Researchers from the Scottish Centre for Social Research said the findings indicate a need for more intergenerational initiatives to bridge the link between young people and the older community.
Public attitudes towards young people and youth crime in Scotland, part of a survey of 1,600 adults, found that 44 per cent of respondents didnt know any 11- to 15-year-olds in their area and 39 per cent didnt know any 16- to 24-year-olds.
Those living in deprived urban areas with little social contact with young people were the most likely to have negative attitudes. But people who knew most or all of the young people in their area were much more likely to view young people positively than those who knew none.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
