Youth crime early intervention programs across Queensland are set to receive a $4 million funding boost.
The funding is a joint campaign between the Queensland Police Service and the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport in a bid to combat an increase in youth crime.
The Youth Development Partnership Fund will intervene with ‘at risk youth’ giving them the opportunity to rehabilitate through various mentoring programs.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the programs aim to stop crime before it starts.
“This fund expands those vital programs that are already helping young people who may be at risk of falling into a life of crime to find a real purpose while opening the door to a world of new opportunities,”- Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
“The programs are proven success stories so the time is right to take them to new areas where they can have a positive impact on more young lives while reducing youth crime rates.”
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