Make Me a Criminal: Preventing youth crime

Author: Margo, Julia
Publisher: Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)

Summary: Makes the case for a more therapeutic and family-based approach to youth offending and recommends that ‘Sure Start Plus’ centres for 5-12 year olds should be introduced to support at-risk children and families and stop them turning to crime and anti-social behaviour. They would draw together current services such as those providing play areas and mentoring.

Link to document: www.ippr.org.uk/publicationsandreports/publication.asp?id=587