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Proceeding contribution from Lord Coaker (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 5 June 2008. It occurred during Topical debate on Knife Crime.


Knife Crime

I agree, and that is my point about the fact that we cannot just have one focus in tackling the problem. Detached youth workers, and the money that the Department for Children, Schools and Families is trying to push down to local authorities so that they can deal with the issue, are important ways forward. In addition to detached youth workers, as used by local authorities, voluntary organisations are important. The hon. Gentleman will have seen, as I have, the work of street pastors and other such people, which is fantastically effective. We need to support that type of activity, too.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
476 c943 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime Homicide Police Offensive weapons Voluntary organisations Young people
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk