Fewer girls being arrested by police in East Yorkshire
There has been a 62 per cent drop in arrests of girls by Humberside Police in the past three years, figures show.
Officers made 476 arrests of girls aged 17 and younger during 2011 – a significant drop compared with 2008 when 1,263 arrests were recorded.
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The statistics were obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform.
Chief executive Frances Crook said: "Our evidence shows the police were arresting girls completely unnecessarily when they were out partying.
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"There are very few girls who have welfare needs, such as poverty and substance misuse, or are victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
"Rather than being criminalised, these girls need protection from serious harm and support to help them mature into law-abiding citizens."
4 Comments
by David_Nivea
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 3:25PM
“"There are very few girls who have welfare needs, such as poverty and substance misuse, or are victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse."
Better shut down all the women's refuges, social services, female-only nonsense at The Warren, drug 'rehabilitation' [Hahaha...] units then and save some money as they are obviously not necessary.”
by PeterAnlaby
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:30AM
“Gassetta - the DSS doesn't pay enough. But for £50, there is a bloke on East Hull who will change the amount on your benefit cheque”
by gassetta
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:15AM
“they dont need the money the DSS pays them plenty”
by Strangley
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:15AM
“"Chief executive Frances Crook said: "Our evidence shows the police were arresting girls completely unnecessarily when they were out partying."
Or as old time coppers would say "Being drunk & disorderly"”
by Clem_
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 10:50AM
“Could this be down to fewer girls offending; poorer police work; friends and family secreting them away or a redefining of the term 'girl' for statistical purposes?”