Police to train 120 teachers, social workers to spot youth gang involvement
The police will train about 120 teachers and social workers to spot early signs of gang association among youngsters. A new programme will also support youths who want to leave gangs. These are part of new initiatives recommended by the National Committee on Preventing Offending and Re-offending, specifically targeting youth gang affiliation, following a recent uptick in youth offenders. Nikhil Khattar with more.
The police will train about 120 teachers and social workers to spot early signs of gang association among youngsters. A new programme will also support youths who want to leave gangs. These are part of new initiatives recommended by the National Committee on Preventing Offending and Re-offending, specifically targeting youth gang affiliation, following a recent uptick in youth offenders. Nikhil Khattar with more.