Project details
Reduction type
Attitudinal Change, Primary prevention, Secondary prevention
Area
Barnsley, Doncaster
Funding amount
£7,700
Purpose
The project will focus on areas in Doncaster and Barnsley where youth crime, gang related activity and anti-social behaviour has been a continual issue during lockdown.
Quick summary
To support young people by providing educational and motivational digital sessions delivered by coaches and working with local foodbanks to provide nutritional meals to young people during lockdown.
To support young people by providing educational and motivational digital sessions delivered by coaches and working with local foodbanks to provide nutritional meals to young people during lockdown.
The project will aim to;
- Increase the essential life skills of high-risk young people.
- Reduce risk taking behaviour related to young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
- Reduce re-offending rates and anti-social behaviour complaints.
- Improve confidence, self esteem and mental health levels.
- Improve the health and well-being of participants.
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