Hidden in Plain Sight – Gangs and Exploitation, A Youth Work Response to COVID-19

This new report includes insight from the front line of youth workers on their increased concerns for street-gangs and organised criminal gangs.

The importance of youth services has been stressed by national police chiefs, the Children’s Commissioner for England and recent national inquiries. NYA is calling for:

  • Youth services to be classified as an essential service and youth workers given key worker status
  • Clear Home Office guidance to embed youth services in Violence Reduction Units and other agencies now to meet immediate needs, and sustained over time
  • A Youth Service Guarantee, recommended by the Home Affairs select committee, to secure long term funding and greatly increase the number of youth workers

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