Activities for Young People

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Activities for Young People

• Ian Brady Deputy Director
• Respect Task Force
• Ian Walker Head of Service, Community Safety
  London Borough of Newham

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Why this is Important.

• Perceptions of Anti- Social Behaviour have fallen
  but Young People Hanging Around bucks the trend
• Young people themselves are more likely to be
  victims of Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime
• There has been a lack of facilities for young
  people particularly in the most deprived areas

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Key Issues

• Right Time, Right Place
• Challenging Poor Behaviour
• Long Term, Community Driven

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New Department /10 Year Youth Strategy

• Key Objectives
• Increase young peoples participation in positive
  activities outside school, particularly young
  people facing disadvantage
• Preventing vulnerable young people from later
  poor outcomes through activities and personal
  support
• Empowering young people locally to make more
  decisions about their local services