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Youth Taskforce: Progress report (June 2009)
This report describes the work of the Taskforce and its partners in driving improved outcomes for some of our most vulnerable young people and families. This work is illustrated by a series of case studies of promising practice, featuring young people and families who have been supported to turn their lives around.

In October 2007, as part of the machinery of Government changes, the Youth Taskforce was created from the Respect Task Force (previously in the Home Office) and the Targeted Youth Support team (in the DCSF).

Headed by Anne Weinstock, the Youth Taskforce is a natural progression from the work of the Respect programme; reflecting our determination to do even more, earlier on, to prevent problems and tackle the root causes of anti-social behaviour.

Focused on improving opportunities for young people to give and get respect in their communities, the Taskforce will help drive improvements in delivery for young people.

Anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is not a 'youth' issue. The vast majority of young people behave well and make a positive contribution to society. Most anti-social behaviour is committed by adults, and in fact young people are more likely to be the victims of it. Whoever commits it, ASB will be tackled, not tolerated.

Young people and ASB

The highest area of public concern about ASB is over young people hanging around. In some areas, this reflects ASB, in others, it reflects negative attitudes towards young people that drives this perception. Both need addressing. Where young people do come into contact with services, enforcement and support do not always combine effectively to help change behaviour. We must do more to ensure this happens.

In addition, structured activities can have a real impact on young people's resilience; their social and emotional skills and outcomes in later life. In some areas there are gaps in provision; Aiming High for Young People, the Government's 10-year strategy for positive activities, sets out an ambitious plan to address these.

In other areas, activities are available but not when they are needed. We need to ensure positive activities are available in all areas, at the right times and in the right places, to engage all young people, particularly those who are getting into trouble.

For further information, read the press notice of October 2007.

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Last updated on 18/06/2009