The Government's hoping a youth programme funding boost will help keep kids on the straight and narrow.  

It's confirmed an $8 million cash injection to support troubled young people through sport and physical activity.  

Sports and Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Francesca Rudkin it will reach a wide range of kids, including some already inside youth justice facilities.  

He says they're using trusted community organisations like Champions Initiative boxing group, Blue Light, and Tauranga-based Live for More. 

Mitchell says wants to provide more funding down the track. 

He says it's about providing the best role models, and getting more youth engaged in sport, which can transform lives.  

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The Government's hoping a youth programme funding boost will help keep kids on the straight and narrow. &nbsp;
It's confirmed an $8 million cash injection to support troubled young people through sport and physical activity. &nbsp;
Sports and Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Francesca Rudkin it will reach a wide range of kids, including some already inside youth justice facilities. &nbsp;
He says they're using trusted community organisations like Champions Initiative boxing group, Blue Light, and Tauranga-based Live for More.&nbsp;
Mitchell says wants to provide more funding down the track.&nbsp;
He says it's about providing the best role models, and getting more youth engaged in sport, which can transform lives. &nbsp;
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Mark Mitchell: Sport and Police Minister on the $8 million funding injection for youth intervention through sport

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