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Detached Youth Work
A street-based approach where youth workers engage with children in their own environment, such as streets, parks, or shopping centres. -
Youth Clubs
Open-access spaces that provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can socialise and take part in activities. -
Communities that Care
A structured approach that trains and supports groups of local people to develop and implement an evidence-based plan for violence prevention. -
Restorative justice
A process that supports someone who has committed a crime to understand the harms their actions caused and to seek to repair those harms. -
Informal pre-court diversion
Diverting children away from court and avoiding a criminal record. -
Formal pre-court diversion
Diverting children away from court. -
Problem-oriented policing
A proactive policing approach that focuses on identifying the root causes of crime and developing tailored responses -
Nutrition programmes
Programmes that aim to improve nutrition to support brain development and regulate behaviour -
Summer employment programmes
Paid work placements for young people during the summer holidays. -
Custody aftercare and resettlement programmes
Programmes that seek to address children's needs and support reintegration into the community. -
Stop and search
Police powers to stop and search a person for carrying an unlawful item. -
Arts programmes
Programmes that engage children in arts and creative activities.