We work with young people at key points when they may become involved in antisocial behaviour or crime to help them find positive alternatives.

Each year, we help more than 16,000 children and young people channel their energies into activities designed to increase self-esteem and confidence, develop skills, and re-connect with learning. We help them make the transition from disengagement to participation, from exclusion to education or work, and from homelessness to independent living.

We also work with their families, local communities, and local criminal justice agencies to help them support their young people to continue to make positive change.

We provide:

• youth activities and youth inclusion projects offering activities ranging from sports coaching to stress management
• alternative education schemes re-engaging excluded young people with mainstream learning or training
• restorative justice programmes allowing young offenders to repair and the harm done to their victims
• resettlement support helping young prisoners prepare for release and resettle in the community
• supported accommodation providing stability and security for vulnerable young people, and help to prepare for independent living

As well as providing services, we also work with national and local agencies to help develop policies and practice that will help divert young people from antisocial behaviour and crime.