Prevention

Research shows that the most effective way of preventing young people from offending is by intervening early through evidence-based programmes. The prevention programme is centered around a co-ordinated city-wide youth crime prevention strategy, involving  statutory partners like schools, the youth service and partners from the voluntary sector. Together they provide early interventions that steer young people away from crime and toward positive activities. Initiatives include the YMCA's Youth Inclusion Project (YIP), Safer Schools Partnerships, Transitions Projects and other Children's Fund initiatives.