The Northumbria Coalition Against Crime is stepping up recruitment for volunteers to help prevent young people criminally offending or reoffending. Youth Justice Board statistics from March 2020-2021 showed that per 1,000 children cautioned or sentenced (those aged 10-17) the North East had the highest rate outside of London at 4.1.
In addition, recent studies from the North East Child Poverty Commission estimate 35% of young people in the region region are living in poverty; that is almost 11 in a classroom of 30, leading to increased likelihood of substance abuse and anti-social activity.
NCAC is asking for a number of new volunteers to sign up to help prevent youth crime across North Tyneside and Northumberland. Successful applicants will receive 30 hours of training and no prior qualifications are required. Training will take place between September and October this year.
