The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a new report ‘Breaking the cycle of youth violence‘. This shows how councils are stepping up to the challenge of tackling youth violence and calls for a “public health” approach. The LGA, which represents 370 councils in England and Wales, has said if the government makes further funding cuts, it will adversely affect efforts to provide vital support to young people and protect them from criminal activity. Figures show that youth justice grants, which fund the vital work of youth offending teams (YOTs) within councils, have been halved from £145 million in 2010/11 to £71.5 million in 2018/19. More on this story here.