More funding for Safe Newcastle to tackle anti-social behaviour 27 November 2008

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Safe Newcastle has received more funding from the Government today to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Safe Newcastle's funding will be used to:

• street-based teams of youth workers and ex-gang members to tackle groups of young people involved in crime and disorder
• increasing visible after-school police patrols

This funding is a major mileston in the Youth Crime Action Plan, which was launched in July. it aims to tackle youth crime youth a comprehemsive strategy involving early prevetion, non-negotiable support and tough enforcement.