Contents
1 The scale of the problem and its impact
The impact on victims’ families
Where is serious violence happening?
The growth in youth violence and homicide
2 The Government’s Serious Violence Strategy
Is the Serious Violence Strategy fit for purpose?
3 Government leadership on Serious Violence
The Serious Violence Taskforce
National leadership on serious violence
Our previous recommendations on policing governance and leadership
4 The changing drug market and county lines
County lines as a form of gang exploitation
The Government and police response to county lines
Social media and online platforms
6 Prevention, early intervention and youth services
Risk factors for serious youth violence
Public funding for tackling serious youth violence
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 31 July 2019