Arts minister Tessa Jowell has attributed a 36% reduction in domestic burglary and 18% reduction in ?youth crime? on some high crime estates during summer 2000 to a scheme offering 13-17 year old residents constructive activities during the holidays.
The Summer Splash scheme, run by the Youth Justice Board with cash from the National Lottery?s New Opportunities Fund, includes drama, art tuition, music workshops and DJ classes alongside sports activities. A boost of £12m this year will... more