Shayne Neumann (Blair, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

A young student from Blair electorate has participated in the Raise Our Voice initiative. These are Chloe's words:

Imagine in ten years' time, youth crime is drastically reduced to nothing, and young people are engaged in positive activities that contribute to their personal growth and the overall wellbeing of their community …

… crime detrimentally impacts individual potential and community safety, leading to long-term social and economic costs.

It perpetuates a cycle of violence and inequality, making it harder for communities to prosper.

… idle time and lack of supervision are significant factors contributing to youth crime.

… the Parliament must fund the development of community centres that offer after-school programs, sports, arts, and mentoring opportunities.

These centres can become safe havens for youth, offering them a sense of belonging and purpose.

Our youth are the next leaders.

Every single person should have the opportunity to live up to their full potential.

… we must make a future where youth crime is not only avoidable but entirely non-existent.

The future of youth crime is in your hands.

We must fund the development of community centres across Australia to prevent crime.

Thank you, Chloe, for focusing on the causes of crime when too many people concentrate on crime itself.

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