"Children found carrying a knife by police could be compelled to attend mentoring sessions as part of new government initiatives aimed at reducing reoffending rates. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that police will now refer every child caught with a blade to youth justice services. These locally-led teams are responsible for devising specialised plans designed to steer young individuals away from criminal behaviour."
"Under the proposed measures, young knife carriers might also be required to remain in education or training, with their progress subject to "intensively monitored" oversight. The MoJ clarified that, in instances where it is deemed the most appropriate course of action, offenders will still face charges. It comes after two pupils at a secondary school in north-west London were left seriously injured after being stabbed."
Police will refer every child caught with a blade to local youth justice services for specialised plans aimed at steering them away from criminal behaviour. Young knife carriers may be required to remain in education or training with progress subject to 'intensively monitored' oversight. Offenders may still face charges where appropriate. Those who do not engage will be reported to police and could be brought before a judge. The reforms are backed by over £320 million for youth justice services. The measures follow recent stabbings, including a north-west London school incident and the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross.
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