Prof. Michelle McManus’ Post

The majority (89 percent) of all young people in custody are male and 11 percent are female. Check out youth custody trends and outlook in our latest report https://lnkd.in/gN-CVff6

This morning’s 9am webinar. Important work to say the least and a personal commitment to protecting children and helping adult survivors. It’s interesting that ‘signs’ are often not there like people think they are or can be very subtle and so easily missed, ignored or explained away. It’s a heinous crime Not enough around this in basic training in teaching, social work or police either (believe it or not). The home office stats say 500,000 children will be abused in a year yet only 2,700 are on any kind of plan to protect them, 50,000 have been assessed and 103,000 recorded. That’s 1 in 10 before the age of 16. We have a duty people, to protect and notice and respond to our children and the children in our world… it’s not the responsibility of a child experiencing abuse and a victim of a crime to disclose. #childprotection #abuse #education

Undisciplined children become increasingly undisciplined youths who are acting in youth crime. Society has lost its ways of raising a child due to the innovation in the system. The system has significantly increased enabling children's behaviour and disempowering the parents to discipline their children based on the child's rights. But society is losing the moral of child upbringing. Despite what the government does, youth will continue to escalate because the parents have no power to correct their child's behaviour at a young age. Today society will deeply discipline as physical abuse. Encouragingly, society needs to reflect and see what has changed and why youth crimes are significantly increasing. Once this initiative is taken, the solution can be found.

Gang conflict can have a devastating impact on communities, affecting everything from public safety to economic development. Here's a summary of the key ways gang violence can affect your community: * Increased crime: Gang activity is often associated with a rise in violent crimes like shootings, assaults, and homicides. This can create a climate of fear and anxiety among residents. * Economic decline: Gang violence can deter businesses from investing in a community, leading to job losses and a decline in property values. * Strained resources: Law enforcement agencies often have to dedicate significant resources to combating gang violence, which can take away from other important services. * Impact on youth: Gang violence can make it difficult for young people to feel safe and thrive. They may be more likely to drop out of school or become involved in gang activity themselves.

📢 Appalling Failures Demand Action The recent report on Cleveland Police’s handling of child exploitation cases is deeply concerning. Once again, we see the tragic consequences of failing to protect vulnerable children in our communities. Cleveland Police has been graded "inadequate" for safeguarding children, with inspectors identifying serious issues, including a lack of trained officers, insufficient responses to missing children, and even instances of victim-blaming language. This is about real lives being let down by a system that should protect them. To be clear, the abuse of vulnerable children is a national disgrace that demands immediate and decisive action. This is why I AM RENEWING MY CALL FOR A NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO GROOMING GANGS. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS GOING ON IN THIS COUNTRY IN THIS AGE. As Mayor, I will continue to fight for the safety and justice that every child deserves and ensure that those in power are held accountable for fixing these systemic failures. We owe it to the victims, their families, and our region to act. This cannot, and must not, be ignored. https://lnkd.in/epgVnSSJ

"If the outcome we want by charging teens as adults is retribution, we have succeeded. But as a community member, I want laws based on facts we know to be true, and solutions proven to work, rather than those based on fears and appearing tough on crime. As a parent, I want laws aimed at preventing crime, not just punishing it, because I want my family to be safe and healthy. I am not alone in that as a lawyer, parent or crime victim. We have had years of policies that appear tough on crime but do not prevent crime from happening. Ending the automatic charging of teens as adults is in all of our best interests and will make our communities safer." https://lnkd.in/eAGFcTYy

📺 Youth workers offer a lifeline for young people following arrest for a violent offence and at a time of crisis. 🤝 Known as a ‘teachable or reachable moment’, we fund Divert and Engage to embed youth workers in Metropolitan Police custody suites to prevent reoffending and provide ongoing, long-term support. 📈 So far, we've reached 10,000 young people at a point of crisis with two-thirds achieving positive outcomes in reintegration into education, training or employment. 🙌 For those up to 18, we’ve seen nearly 90 per cent of young people arrested for violent offences prevented from reoffending over the next 12 months following engagement with a youth worker. ⬇️ Check out coverage on ITV London tonight, which also features Ben Lindsay OBE of Power The Fight on the importance of investing in youth services.

The State of Connecticut Support Enforcement Services are; once again Retaliating against me; and, are harassing families & friends in seek of Chattel papers FERNANDO IRIZARRY(TM). Here's some information For the People! The Fraud in Social Services and the weaponization of Support Enforcement Officer's Private agencies of Connecticut. Before you harass my family and friends here's what I need the people to understand on how Social Services commits fraud without giving claimant or recipient or plaintiff and defendant full and complete disclosure to Truth, Facts, and Law under UCC and State Constitution. Are they confiscating assets under Duress & Coercion? How do I know this, is quit simple let's finish this battle and the war you personally have with me and my family "The Federal Courts are waiting upon us. So help me God. Evidence Below: attn: Blenda A. Labonne, CT. Support Enforcement Officer/ Assistant

🌟 Safeguarding Our Communities 🌟 The issue of grooming gangs is a serious societal challenge that deeply impacts the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. It is our collective responsibility to address this issue with empathy, awareness, and action. 🔍 Understanding the Problem Grooming involves manipulation and exploitation, often targeting young and vulnerable individuals. This issue undermines trust in communities and institutions alike. 💡 Key Remedies: Stronger Legal Frameworks: Enforcing stricter laws and ensuring swift justice. Education and Awareness: Equipping young people with knowledge to recognize grooming tactics. Victim Support: Offering counseling, rehabilitation, and legal aid to help survivors rebuild their lives. Community Engagement: Encouraging open dialogue and creating safe spaces for reporting. Addressing Root Causes: Tackling poverty, inequality, and social alienation to reduce vulnerability. 🙌 Together, We Can Make a Difference By uniting as a society—through law enforcement, education, and grassroots efforts—we can protect the most vulnerable and build a future where exploitation has no place. Let’s spark meaningful conversations and inspire change. Share your thoughts or initiatives that support safer communities below! 👇 #SafetyFirst #CommunityAction #Empowerment #EndExploitation