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<p>The Government recognises that the causes of youth crime are complex and are often
tied to local factors. Local authorities allocate funding and deliver youth services
in line with local need. The Government has made over £200bn available to local authorities
to spend on local services over this Spending Review.</p><p>The Government is committed
to making sure all young people have opportunities to develop the skills, networks
and resilience that can improve their life chances and support them to avoid negative
pathways such as violence and crime. We are investing up to £80 million in voluntary
and community organisations that work with young people through the Youth Investment
and #iwill Funds. Government also continues to fund the National Citizen Service -
a voluntary and social development programme open to all 15 - 17 year olds across
England and Northern Ireland, which aims to build a more responsible, cohesive and
engaged society.</p><p>DCMS will continue to work closely with the Home Office on
the implementation of the Serious Violence Strategy.</p>
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