They will come to their roles at a time where political parties are gearing up for a general election putting law and order, particularly youth crime, at the forefront of their election rhetoric. Nacro believe PCCs have a critical role to play in strengthening community relationships and putting forward evidence-based solutions. This is particularly the case in building understanding between young people and the police.
Young people are overwhelming more likely to be a victim of crime than a perpetrator, yet the young people who attend Nacro’s services tell us they wouldn’t call the police if they were a victim of crime. They believe the police hold stereotypical views of them and wouldn’t be motivated to help.
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