Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Treat Serious Youth Violence as a public health issue
Closed
496 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government needs to treat Serious Youth Violence (SYV) as a pressing public health issue and take proactive measures to address its root causes. SYV poses a significant threat to public safety, and it demands a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond law enforcement.
Adopting a public health approach to tackle SYV, particularly knife crime, is essential. It would focus on prevention, intervention, and support, addressing the social determinants contributing to the problem. By treating SYV as a public health issue, we can work toward:
• Early intervention
• Community-based solutions
• Mental health and trauma support
• Education and awareness
• Research and data collection
• Collaboration
• The creation of safer and healthier communities
• Early intervention
• Community-based solutions
• Mental health and trauma support
• Education and awareness
• Research and data collection
• Collaboration
• The creation of safer and healthier communities
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
496
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
10 Oct 2023
Closed
10 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.