1. Department for Work and Pensions 1 Work Programme Provider Forum Riots, Gangs and Government’s response 26 th September 2011

2. Department for Work and Pensions 2 Characteristics of rioters: what do we know? Of the 1,715 people brought before the courts as of 12 September 2011… 90% male, 10% female 21% aged 10-17 (juveniles); 31% were aged 18-20. 77% of adults and 55% of juveniles had a previous caution or conviction 40% overall had more than 5 previous offences 10% were either serving a community order or under license Fewer juveniles in London and West Midlands than other regions

3. Department for Work and Pensions 3 Riots & Gangs: the bigger picture Gangs only made up minority of those actually taking part in the violence, but role was significant. Riots aside, gangs can have a disproportionately negative impact on their local area Those who join the gangs are the product more often of broken families and dysfunctional upbringing. Gangs can then create no-go areas, making neighbourhood rejuvenation difficult As products of and creators of social breakdown, their role is hugely influential Deal with violent and criminal activity: but must tackle root cause Enforcement, intervention, prevention

4. Department for Work and Pensions 4 What can DWP do? Benefit sanctions Innovation Fund European Social Fund Universal Credit Work Programme?

5. Department for Work and Pensions 5 Next steps Challenge of Youth Unemployment – 3 October Ending Gang Violence report to Parliament - October Communities and Victims Panel – final report March 2012

6. Department for Work and Pensions 6 Questions?