Project details
Reduction type
Attitudinal Change, Primary prevention, Secondary prevention
Area
Sheffield
Funding amount
£10,000
Purpose
To encourage homeless and vulnerable young women living in YWCA’s Peile House hostel in Sheffield to avoid becoming victims and perpetrators of crime by staying safe and staying at home.
Quick summary
Engaging with young women to prevent them from becoming victims of crime, domestic abuse, sexual or criminal exploitation.
YWCA will encourage homeless and vulnerable young women living in Peile House hostel in Sheffield to avoid becoming victims and perpetrators of crime by staying safe and staying at home:
1 – By engaging young women in interesting and creative activities that divert them from harmful behaviours outside of the hostel
2 – By providing a warm, supportive and stimulating living environment that encourages compliance.
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Young Women’s Housing Project
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