Yvette Cooper Launches 'Young Futures' to Tackle Youth Crime and Rebuild Trust

The Home Secretary aims to address knife crime, mental health, and social media pressures with a new cross-government initiative.

Cooper's 'Young Futures' program seeks to halve violent crime among young people within a decade.
The initiative will integrate police, mental health professionals, and youth workers to support at-risk teenagers.
Cooper acknowledges today's teenagers face greater challenges due to social media, mental health issues, and criminal exploitation.
Recent violent incidents and race riots have highlighted the need for increased trust and respect between communities and law enforcement.
Funding for youth services remains tight, but Cooper emphasizes the importance of long-term investment in youth programs.