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<p>The information requested is not held centrally regarding data on the number of
school days missed due to gang involvement or incidents of violence.</p><p>A Ministry
of Justice study, ‘Examining the Educational Background of Young Knife Possession
Offenders,’ showed that around 80% of young knife possession offenders had been persistently
absent from education at some point over a five year period. Education is clearly
a protective factor for young people, and regular attendance at school or at other
education provision is important in ensuring every pupil can meet their full potential.
The measures set out in the Government’s response to the Timpson review of school
exclusion will play a key role in ensuring that every young person is safe and free
to fulfil their potential away from violent crime.</p>
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