Levels of youth crime are increasing rapidly in most cities around the world. What are the reasons for this, and suggest some solutions.

Globally, there is an increase in the

rate

of

crime

amongst

youth

. In my opinion, While there are ways to tackle

this

menace, I think economic situations, social environment as well as family structures

are affecting

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is affecting

the

crime

increase among the

youth

. Economic situations

such

as poverty and unemployment contributes to the increasing

rate

of

crime

.

For instance

, a child from a poor background may not be able to get any form of formal education.

Such

child spends most times on the streets and

this

may result to him/her mixing up with

criminally

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a criminally

minded people.

In addition

to

this

,

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,

social factors

such

as lack of support from families as well as low value placed on children is another contributing factor as regards

crime

rates. Most children involved in

crime

have been neglected at a very tender age to fend for

themselves which

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themselves, which

gives them the opportunity to be involved in so many vices including the use of illegal drugs.

Furthermore

, family structure has

major role

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a major role

to play in the increasing

rate

of

youth

crimes. Youths whose parents are involved in

crime

are more likely to join their parents. To eradicate the issue of

crime

amongst youths, the law enforcement agencies should be strengthened. Most of

this

young criminals posses more sophisticated guns and riffles which makes it difficult for the police to combat crimes. If the police can be provided with modern tools and weapons, they will be able to effectively and efficiently tackle

this

menace.

Additionally

,

provision

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the provision

of employment opportunities can help in making the

crime

rate

fall.

This

can be done by promoting small scale businesses by providing incentives which will in turn make the

youth

busy in legal and productive work thereby increasing the gross domestic product of the country. In conclusion, while it is obvious that the

rate

of

youth

crimes is on the increase, it can be eradicated by strengthening the law enforcement agencies as well as provision of employment opportunities by the government to keep the youths busy.