Young People Violent Crime 2024-11-25
2024-11-25
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Knife crime has increased over the last decade, affecting families and communities. The Joe Dix Foundation works locally to combat county lines exploitation.
I am concerned about the increase in knife crime and the involvement of young people in county lines, which is a significant issue in Norwich. Can you reassure me that the Government are investing all they can in preventive measures and explain what support is being provided to organisations like the Joe Dix Foundation?
I met with my hon. Friend recently to discuss this issue. Organisations such as the Joe Dix Foundation do amazing work to help keep people safe and prevent them from joining county line gangs. Through our Home Office programme, we are targeting exploitative gangs and providing specialist support for children and young people. Our new young futures programme will establish prevention partnerships in every local authority to identify at-risk individuals.
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Did not specify the exact level of investment or specific details about the Government's financial commitment to preventive measures.
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Knife crime and exploitation of young people through county lines is a significant issue in Norwich. Local organizations like the Joe Dix Foundation work to prevent these issues.
I met with the Minister recently to discuss knife crime and county lines exploitation, which are serious issues for young people. Can she provide more details on how the Government intend to support organisations such as the Joe Dix Foundation that work tirelessly in this area?
We are working through the Home Office programme to target exploitative gangs and provide specialist support for children involved in county line activities. Our young futures programme aims to establish prevention partnerships across local authorities to identify at-risk individuals.
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Did not specify concrete measures or funding being provided directly to organisations like the Joe Dix Foundation.
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Young people in Northern Ireland face similar issues as those in England regarding paramilitary organizations, which can be seen as organized violent crime.
The Minister mentioned the young futures programme. Will she collaborate with the Northern Ireland Executive to implement similar measures there to prevent young people from joining dangerous paramilitary groups?
I am willing to discuss with Ministers in the Northern Ireland Office how we might adapt and share good practices from our proposed programme, as well as build upon existing efforts across different parts of the UK.
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Did not commit to concrete actions or timelines for implementing a similar programme in Northern Ireland.
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