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The Latest Trends in Gang Culture and the Rise in Knives, Exploitation and Violence
In the year ending March 2022, there were 45,000 offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales. In this video, the Director of the National Centre for Gang Research discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the behaviour of young people and the gaps in support which leave them vulnerable to exploitation.
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A Whole-System Approach to Diverting Young People from Crime and Refocusing their Identity
According to the Office for National Statistics, there has been a 10% increase in knife-enabled crime in the past year. In this video, Jonathan Toy, Service Manager for Community Safety discusses the whole system approach they have in place that works as a preventive programme to meet individual’s needs and tackle serious youth crimes.
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Embedding Local Values and Sustainability into Council-Led Business Developments
The Local Government Association estimates a £7.81 billion pound annual funding gap for Local Authorities by 2025. Amy Harhoff is the Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth for Durham County Council. In this video, she discusses the economic strategy they have in place which is underpinned by the challenges climate change poses to the county.
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Developing Effective Council Initiatives to Encourage Zero-Waste Lifestyles
According to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the UK generated 222.2 million tonnes of total waste in 2018. In this video, Andrew Jenkins, Waste Promotions Lead Officer, discusses initiatives and solutions that have been established by Buckinghamshire Council to encourage zero-waste lifestyles and reduce waste in local communities.
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