Project details
Reduction type
Primary prevention
Area
Sheffield
Funding amount
£14,816
Purpose
To support those who currently work with local youth offending teams, to prevent reoffending. Individuals residing in households where there has been incidents of domestic abuse. Young women whose parents/mothers are or have been involved in criminal justice, and young women who have become socially isolated due to homelessness, leaving care or as a result of exclusion from mainstream education.
Quick summary
A targeted intervention aimed at marginalised young women and girls aged between 14 and 19, in a gender specific environment.
The Chances intervention is aimed at young women and girls aged 14 to 19 years old in a gender specific environment.
The aim of this project is to prevent further trauma and educate young women and girls to stop the cycle of abuse that can lead to further trauma and harm. Support will be with those who work with local youth offending teams to prevent reoffending, those living in household where there has been incidents of domestic abuse, young women whose parents have been involved in the criminal justice and young women who have become socially isolated due to homelessness, leaving care or due to exclusion from main stream education.
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