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Former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara has warned that without \u201cthe skills and resources necessary to succeed, some young people will turn to crime as a means of survival,\u201d as he lamented the upsurge in murders in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/p>

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The country has recorded more than 200 murders since the start of this year, following the record 603 murders last year.<\/p>\n

In a statement from India where he is serving as the head coach for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lara, 54, said he was in \u201ccomplete shock and dismay\u201d at the killings in Santa Cruz that lies between the hills of the Northern Range\u00a0where he grew up, \u00a0\u00a0including a triple murder just last week.<\/p>

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Lara identified one of those murdered as a childhood friend.<\/p>

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\u201cI was in complete shock and dismay after watching video footage in which a childhood friend got killed whilst sitting watching basketball at a local bar in Cantaro, the once sleepy village I grew up in. There is more to the video I rather not mention, but it pains me to see what was once the most beautiful village with cocoa and orange estates lining its outskirts, crumble under the burden of crime and relentless violence.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike every kid back in the day, I helped myself to all the hanging fruits available, ignoring \u2018No Trespassing\u2019 signs to the detriment of my butt whenever my dad found out, but that was as far as it got,\u201d Lara added.<\/p>

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He said feuds were settled years ago \u201con the field of play\u201d with guns and that while there had been some notorious persons, people in the village focused mainly on sports.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were in awe of all the greats representing us on the international stage, like Sir Viv Richards, Sir Gordon Greenidge, Claude Noel, Hasely Crawford. Culture and beauty were also creating waves, the likes of the late Bob Marley, Sparrow, the late Kitchener and, of course, our beautiful Penny Commission,\u201d Lara said.<\/p>

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The cricketing legend said growing up was fun and that \u201cmost of the positive news we got via transistor radios stuck to our ears as one of our people from the Atlantic Archipelago achieved greatness\u201d.<\/p>

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He said he could never forget the excitement when Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s first gold Olympic medalist Hasley Crawford returned to the island, saying \u201cit was an emotional day watching one man celebrated as he put our small country on the map just by following the dream he had as a kid\u201d.<\/p>\n

Lara said that Trinidad and Tobago, like many other countries, faces challenges with youth involvement in crime and that the issue of youth crime has been a concern for many years and is driven by a range of complex social, economic, and cultural factors.<\/p>\n

\u201cYoung people from low-income families may feel pressure to engage in criminal activities to earn money or support their families. This invariably leads to involvement in drug trafficking, gang activity, and other criminal behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, I understand, but still I look back with a vivid memory of my first indulgence, stealing cocoa and oranges and quiver at the consequences if I was found out. I had such big dreams that these small misdemeanors were quickly brushed aside because of my steadfast focus on my commitment to become someone my village and country would be proud of\u2026the next Hasely Crawford of cricket,\u201d Lara said.<\/p>\n

He said another factor is the breakdown of family structures, which can lead to a lack of guidance and supervision for young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe absence of parental figures or positive role models can leave young people vulnerable to negative influences and peer pressure, which can lead to criminal behavior. I was blessed with two wonderful parents\u2026who kept all eleven of us in line and motivated to make something of our lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think there is a parent that wants a life of crime for their kids but if you don\u2019t pay attention to your offspring, someone will happily do so for you,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Lara said the availability of guns was also a major situation in the crime situation here and \u201chas become a symbol of power and status among some young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout the skills and resources necessary to succeed, some young people will turn to crime as a means of survival,\u201d Lara said, underscoring the importance of understanding the root causes of crime and addressing them.<\/p>\n

\u201cEncouraging and investing in sports programs can help channel the energy and passion of young people into something positive, while also providing opportunities for personal growth and development. It\u2019s important for all members of society to come together to address this issue and work towards creating a safer and more prosperous future for Trinidad and Tobago,\u201d Lara said.<\/p>\n

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Former West Indies cricket captain Brian Lara has warned that without \u201cthe skills and resources necessary to succeed, some young people will turn to crime as a means of survival,\u201d as he lamented the upsurge in murders in Trinidad and Tobago. 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