The Queensland government announced on Thursday that the state’s northern city of Townsville will receive more resources to help reduce the number of youth offenders and their high crime rates. An additional co-responder team will be sent to the city to target issues that can lead to youth crime, such as homelessness and drug use. The teams are made up of police and youth justice workers and they will help tackle anti-social behaviour, check that young people are meeting their bail conditions, and help direct offenders to required services such as health and housing. Police Minister Mark Ryan said the expansion to a second team in the city would improve safety in the community. “This is about using all of the resources at our disposal to make our communities safer and also to make a difference in the lives of troubled youths,” Ryan said. Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard said …