Causes of crime that young people get involved with
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Factors including poverty, neglect, low self-esteem, and alcohol and drug abuse can be connected to why young people break the law. Some people are at risk of offending because of their circumstances.
Tackling problem gangs of youths
Dealing with problem gangs of youths is one of the government’s policy priorities. Its approach is tailored to the specific group and individual members.
What is the best way to deal with youth crime?
What works best is a combination of care, punitive, educational and employment measures. Local authorities need to do more than simply set limits by imposing penalties on youths who have committed a crime. It is also important to offer young people the prospect of work or education.
This will keep them from embarking on a life of crime.
Our latest initiative, The Youth Entrepreneurship Project, has been designed in addition to the successful Genuine Futures signature programme, “Unlocking Your Potential,” which has been a proven concept for unlocking young people’s skills and talents and building confidence.
The aim is to achieve a recognised and sustainable pathway to employment, self-employment, to receive qualifications and further education for the NEET young people of Greater Manchester with a plan to role out the programme across Lancashire and,into Merseyside.
This will include young people that may face barriers to progress, through either being Youth Offenders, having difficult family circumstances, at risk of exploitation, or in / or leaving care.
The project will utilise the power of entrepreneurship and AI technology to enable young people to unlock their potential and move away from being NEET, to lead a more positive and productive life via an activity-based programme.
To find out more about our early intervention and crime prevention programs email hello@genuinefutures.co.uk