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Responding to youth gangs in England: a public health model?
- Source :
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Journal of Children's Services . 2019, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p124-130. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider youth gangs and county lines with reference to the current drive for a public health response to these issues. Design/methodology/approach: This viewpoint paper traces the development of gang and serious youth violence responses in England, exploring the shift from a punitive to safeguarding response to young people affected by these issues. Findings: Drawing on the learning from both Scotland and the USA, this paper considers the relevance of a public health model to responding to youth gangs and county lines, highlighting the key facets of such an approach. Originality/value: This paper provides a historical context to the issues surrounding previous responses to youth gangs and goes on to consider the practicalities and relevance of a public health model response. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17466660
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Children's Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137494334
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-02-2019-0010