28th November 2006

Launch of All Party Parliamentary Child and Youth Crime Group

Statement of Group’s purpose : To find (or identify or formulate) practical solutions and policies for those aged 0 to 25 be they perpetrators or victims of crime. To look at cause and effect for Gun & Knife Crime, Persistent & Prolific Offending, Gang Crime, Bullying, Abuse, Drug & Alcohol Addiction and Homelessness.

Kids Count acts as Secretariat and organises receptions for the group.

Mike Penning MP - Chairman of the All Party Group, David Gauke MP - Treasurer and Tim Loughton MP - Committee Member

Mike Penning MP - Chairman of the All Party Group and Linda Lawrence, Director of Kids Count