Crimes of Violence: Young People

(asked on 14th June 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodation for people at risk of youth violence.


Answered by
Eddie Hughes Portrait
Eddie Hughes
This question was answered on 14th June 2021

The Government is committed to supporting families with children at risk of going into care, at risk of violence or experiencing homelessness.

The legislation is clear that people who are vulnerable due to being at risk of violence to themselves, their family or household should receive priority need for homelessness assistance.

Councils should be offering homelessness assistance to young people or families in this situation and we would advise any young person in this situation to speak to their local council.

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