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Young people at risk of youth violence 'lacked support during lockdown'

2 mins read Youth Work Youth Justice Coronavirus
Local authorities have been urged to prioritise support for young people at risk of youth violence as coronavirus restrictions tighten.
Redthread chief executive John Poynton says 'all agencies must have plans in place to protect the younger generation'.
Redthread chief executive John Poynton says 'all agencies must have plans in place to protect the younger generation'.

The Living Through a Lockdown: Reflections and recommendations from young people at risk of serious violence report from organisations StreetDoctors, Redthread and MAC-UK found that more than half of young people who had experienced youth violence or who were at risk of it said they had not been able to get support during lockdown.

A further 70 per cent said lockdown had negatively impacted their mental health while 66 per cent felt their safety had not improved or had got worse despite restrictions.

However, it also states that “enabling vulnerable young people to take on an active role in their communities will improve safety, connection and access to key services”.

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