The package, announced today by Home Secretary Priti Patel, includes up to £23m for new early intervention programmes that will help stop young people from being drawn into violence.
The Home Office said this will this include programmes which use significant moments in a young person’s life – such as when they enter police custody or accident and emergency units – as opportunities for trained professionals to engage and divert young people away from violence.
Organisations currently working in these situations include Redthread, which bases youth workers in hospitals.
Meanwhile, £30m will be provided to support police to take targeted action in parts of England and Wales most affected by serious violence.
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