"Austerity is contributing to a spate of youth murders on the streets of London, as poverty-stricken households and “decimated” youth services push young people into a cycle of violence, practitioners have warned." Apr 2018
“People don’t realise how much the youth sector has been decimated. The youth and community sector has been cut to shreds. Since the recession, we’ve had cuts year on year. Now we rely on competing for funding bids. It’s really hit this year, we’re at crisis point.” Apr 2018
"Years of budget cuts partly to blame, says police force, as recorded crime increased in virtually every category in 2016-17" Apr 2017
“If there are fewer police on the streets or able to respond to crime then people are less likely to be deterred from criminal acts. This is also linked to financial hardship. We have people now using food banks so it should come as no surprise the people in difficult circumstances resort to shoplifting.” May 2017
"Since 2010, front line public services have experienced £18 billion worth of spending cuts. Youth services, social care, early intervention, and housing services have been particularly affected. The policy of austerity has had an especially large impact on those young people most affected by knife and gun violence. They no longer have access to the Educational Maintenance Allowance, Connexions Careers Service or housing benefits, and youth support services have been decimated." Feb 2018
"Due to spending cuts there has been less policing, community centres are closing. There's been not money directed at the third sector for a while and with all these cuts and reductions we've got more young people falling out on to the streets." April 2018
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Spate in London youth murders directly linked to poverty and austerity, practitioners warn
Met warns of steep rise in London gun and knife crime
Police cuts and austerity blamed for shoplifting gangs who fear nothing
London killings: Why are they happening and what can be done?
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