{"id":168926,"date":"2023-02-13T08:03:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T12:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=168926"},"modified":"2023-02-13T08:03:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T12:03:26","slug":"call-for-action-to-address-rise-in-youth-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/call-for-action-to-address-rise-in-youth-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Action To Address Rise In Youth Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Call For Action To Address Rise In Youth Violence <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

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St. John\u2019s Antigua,\u00a0<\/strong>13th\u00a0<\/sup>February 2023 \u2013 Violence among the youth of Antigua and Barbuda has become an alarming concern.<\/p>\n

The significant\u00a0increase in gangs, travelling with weapons and other such horrendous acts has resulted in severe injuries and as of recent, young people being remanded to prison.<\/p>

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The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to publicly condemn the unlawful behaviour of some youth who partake in these activities.<\/p>

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While calling on the relevant stakeholders in the public and private sector to swiftly implement a combative and rehabilitative solution for the dreadful situation.<\/p>\n

It is important for youths to understand their role in society. Youths are the backbone of our nation. We are one of the main agents for progressive change.<\/p>

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Therefore, these acts of violence and crime pose a serious threat to the security of our country, creating an atmosphere of instability which threatens our peace and safety.<\/p>\n

It is also important for youth to live a purposeful life.<\/p>

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Surely, gangs are not the way to go.<\/p>

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The Association also notes that the lack of community sports and recreation also means that many young persons are not wholesomely engaged during after school hours.<\/p>\n

As a result, there is a serious gap that needs to be filled.<\/p>\n

The NYPAAB has recognized this as a matter of public concern as such we call for urgent action.<\/p>\n

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