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Liz Wolff: Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service: The Winnipeg Police Service released its 2012 statistical report on Wednesday, revealing youth crime saw a 27 per cent jump from 2011 to 2012. In the last five years, the city has seen a whopping 92 per cent increase in youth crime, according to CBC. I know why youth crime is increasing, she said. Because of the gang violence on the streets. Its about turfs. Its about selling drugs. Its about guns and New crime numbers show youth crime is on the rise in Winnipeg, and one woman who works with teens at risk says the city needs more preventative programs to stop it. Liz Wolff is working to change that. Shes the program manager at New Directions, an agency that provides programs for youth in Winnipegs inner city. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.