Many youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one\u002Dstorey building with a red brick facade that leaders of local grassroots organizations…
Ashton Sinclair sits on one of the many well-used couches inside on a December afternoon and reflects on what led him there.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Help came in the form of Matt Davidson, an advocate working to steer youth toward positive leadership.Advocates say a combination of the COVID-19 pandemic decimating social services and a shortage of consistent and positive role models has forced young people to seek support from negative influences, resulting in a recent wave of violent crime involving youth..
While non-violent crime involving youth remains historically low, these events point to an upward trend in violent youth crime. When the pandemic hit, social services moved online or were cancelled altogether in keeping with public health measures. Restrictions have eased, but some programs have failed to pick up to pre-pandemic levels.
A spokesperson for Manitoba Justice pointed to funding allocated this year for safety programs, shelters, addiction programs and a youth healing lodge in the north to address safety concerns. In a statement, the spokesperson said the government would continue working with community leaders to divert youth away from violent crime.
المملكة العربية السعودية أحدث الأخبار, المملكة العربية السعودية عناوين
Similar News:يمكنك أيضًا قراءة قصص إخبارية مشابهة لهذه التي قمنا بجمعها من مصادر إخبارية أخرى.
Reflecting on a violent 2022 for Winnipeg, notable trends and concerning issues - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caAs 2022 draws to a close people are reflecting on how violent the year was including a record-setting year of homicides and an alleged serial killer.
اقرأ أكثر »
'Show them consistency:' Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimesMany youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one\u002Dstorey building that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain.
اقرأ أكثر »
'Show them consistency': Winnipeg advocates work to combat violent youth crimesMany youths have passed through the doors of 605 Main St., a one\u002Dstorey building that leaders of local grassroots organizations maintain.
اقرأ أكثر »
Winnipeg MLA Cliff Cullen says he is not seeking re-election in the fall - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caWinnipeg MLA Cliff Cullen says he will not be seeking re-election in the fall.
اقرأ أكثر »
Manitobans have a craving for fries, butter chicken and red velvet cake: report - Winnipeg | Globalnews.caManitobans have a big craving for fries, butter chicken and red velvet cake, according to a recent report from DoorDash Canada.
اقرأ أكثر »
Winnipeg Jets agree to terms with forward Danny Zhilkin on three-year, entry-level contractThe deal has an average annual value of US$913,333, the Winnipeg Jets said Friday in a release
اقرأ أكثر »