In this election campaign so far, the most notable thing to say about crime is its absence from the debate. But how do the manifestos change that?
Labour introduces measures to prevent crime by early intervention with tough talk of “no-nonsense action”. But policy initiatives like offering Family Nurse Partnerships to all vulnerable young mothers, and increasing provision of Family Intervention Projects, if implemented properly, have the potential to cut the risk of crime by helping families in difficulty and preventing children’s poor behaviour escalating.
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