Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime
The government of England and Wales is introducing early intervention measures and stricter actions against parents to address youth crime. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy emphasized the importance of supporting families to prevent young people from falling into cycles of crime. Critics argue that the government's plans lack bold action and rely too much on consultations and reviews.
- ▪The government plans to pilot new Youth Intervention Courts to address the root causes of youth offending.
- ▪Parenting Orders will be strengthened to compel parents to address their child's behavior or face penalties.
- ▪The government aims to reduce the use of custodial sentences for children by 25% before the next election.
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Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime44 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesEarlier intervention and tougher action against parents are among measures being announced by the government to tackle crime by young people in England and Wales.Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said support for families and addressing the drivers of offending would mean "fewer young people become trapped in cycles of crime".However, the Alliance for Youth Justice, which represents more than 70 organisations, said the plans relied "too heavily on pilots, consultations and reviews", rather than "bold, ambitious action".The proposals are set out in a Youth Justice White Paper, which is being published by the government on…
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