According to analysis of NHS Digital data by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the number of children seeking help for mental health problems has increased by 28 per cent during the pandemic.
Mental health difficulties, loneliness and living in poverty are tick boxes criminal gangs look out for when hunting new recruits.
The promise of money, drugs, status is tempting for some vulnerable young people – so what can we do to protect them?
Thinking differently
The regular interactions young people normally have with teachers, youth offending case workers, friends and family have been impacted, as a result of the pandemic.
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