英格兰近一半的理事会在高度贫困地区缺乏青年服务,由于资金削减,不平等情况恶化。 Nearly half of England’s councils lack youth services in high-deprivation areas, worsening inequality due to funding cuts.

一项新的研究表明,英格兰近一半的理事会地区有 " 青年工作黑洞 " -- -- 特别是Knowsley和Middlesbrough等较贫困地区,即贫困程度高、反社会行为严重、但几乎没有青年服务的邻里。 A new study reveals that nearly half of England’s council areas have “youth work black holes”—neighborhoods with high deprivation and antisocial behavior but little to no youth services—particularly in poorer regions like Knowsley and Middlesbrough. 尽管需求很高,但资金削减破坏了理事会的青年方案,迫使服务依赖支离破碎的慈善机构和社会企业。 Despite high demand, funding cuts have devastated council youth programs, pushing services to rely on fragmented charities and social enterprises. 在Kowsley,社区Karma和Boyzee等中心面临关闭,没有持续的资金,年轻人得不到重要支持。 In Knowsley, centers like Karma in the Community and The Boyzee face closure without sustained funding, leaving young people without vital support. 倡导者警告说,如果没有一致的数据和长期投资,危机将持续下去,使英格兰各地青年方案获取机会的不平等程度加深。 Advocates warn that without consistent data and long-term investment, the crisis will persist, deepening inequality in access to youth programs across England.