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

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crime is increasingly becoming a challenge in today's world. It is really surprising to see kids as young as 15 years, facing charges on account of some criminal activities. There are several reasons behind

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upsetting trend. Lack of proper education in rural areas is one of the major causes. Rural

youth

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often migrates to nearby cities in search of better opportunities and to improve their standard of living. When they are unable to find decent work they may sometimes be driven to unethical ways. If they are provided with

good education

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a good education

and training, it will be easier for them to find good jobs

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Another reason can be lack of proper counselling. Today's

youth

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has become quite vulnerable. They lack emotional strength and a good conscience.

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, because of peer

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, a teenager might fall into the trap of drugs

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He may think he is doing a harmless

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deed, but

eventually end up being a part of a smuggling gang. Some teenagers find themselves unable to handle their

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hormones or emotions and often commit something unethical

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A professional counselling will not only help them to bring their lives back on

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be helpful in

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a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

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their future. Another important factor is poverty. Poverty can make an underprivileged

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people

resort to unethical actions during difficult situations.

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, if a person is unable to clear his debts and is being humiliated

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the same

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he might develop a temptation to somehow silence his

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a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

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oppressor

. Government can play a major role in uplifting the country's

youth

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by providing them with basic education, counselling and good employment

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is very much important as a country's future depends on its

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Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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Introduction & conclusion present

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Lexical resource: 4.0

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Grammatical Range: 4.0

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Task Achievement: 4.5

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productive activities
quality education
social media
peer pressure
economic disparity
disadvantaged backgrounds
legitimate means
inclusive education
mentorship
community policing
youth engagement
early intervention
constructive pathways
social services
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