NEW CHALLENGE AND
SUPPORT PROJECTS AREAS ANNOUNCED – LEWISHAM SUCCESSFUL
12 June
2008
Visiting
Lewisham today to see a number of innovative initiatives and talk to young
people, Beverley Hughes Young People’s Minister announced the local areas
successful in securing funding for Challenge and Support projects.
These
areas which include Lewisham, will each receive £250,000 and enable them to
ensure that whenever a young person is given an ASBO they are also provided
with the help and support needed to change their anti-social behaviour. Each
project has committed to using Individual Support Orders to run alongside
ASBO’s as part of the approach.
Children
And Young People’s Minister Beverley Hughes said:
“We know
that tough enforcement is important in challenging young people’s bad
behaviour. But we also know that should be followed with support to tackle
the underlying problems. These projects are a real opportunity for local
areas to turnaround the lives of the most vulnerable and destructive young
people in their community.
“Our aim
is to make sure that every young person has the very best start to life, by
addressing the underlying causes of bad behaviour we can hope to increase
education attainment and help those at risk of substance misuse.”
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