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Senator Michael Joseph has commended the government\u2019s initiatives to tackle youth crime and violence, citing a significant reduction in youth-related offenses as a direct outcome of these efforts.<\/p>

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\u201cWe have to create bridges to bring individuals together so that we can resolve these issues,\u201d Senator Joseph said during the budget debate. He highlighted the Prime Minister\u2019s direct engagement with local gangs as a crucial step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLook at the result\u2014we\u2019ve had a significant reduction in youth crime and violence. Isn\u2019t this a success?\u201d<\/p>

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The senator called for continued focus on rehabilitation over punitive measures.<\/p>

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\u201cWe cannot ostracize young people no matter what. Everyone in this house has made mistakes, but we must find ways to bring them back,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senator Joseph noted the need for innovative approaches to address these challenges.<\/p>

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\u201cWe live in a world now where we cannot continue to operate with traditional norms and practices. Nothing is textbook anymore,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the senator, the government\u2019s programs have provided safe environments and alternative paths for at-risk youth, contributing to the positive outcomes seen so far. <\/p>

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\u201cThis is about investing in our youth and ensuring a better future for them and the country as a whole,\u201d Senator Joseph concluded.<\/p>

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