The research found that more than two million 16- to 24-year-olds experience serious social welfare problems annually. But less than half of these young people receive advice or guidance to help them overcome their difficulties.
Problems deemed to be serious social welfare concerns included homelessness, being a victim of crime and mental ill health.
The recession is exacerbating the problem, the report found. This is because more young people are becoming Neet, which increases their prospect of experiencing social welfare problems.
Barbara Rayment, director of Youth Access, claimed there is "an alarming gap" in provision for young people with serious social welfare problems.
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