Outcomes 2007

The Crime Diversion Scheme is successful in getting young people to change their behaviour. In the majority of cases we will normally receive letters from teachers, parents, case workers and young people themselves, telling us of the positive changes they have witnessed as a result of our work. 

How we measure any outcomes/differences/changes/results

Methods used include:

• A pre & post evaluation form is used with young people.
• NVQ pass rate levels.
• Personal & social skills are measured using Huskins framework.
• Regular ‘time to talk’ sessions are held for agency workers, offenders, prison staff and parents and provide feedback and dialogue on progress or setbacks. 

Activities 2007

In 2007 the Crime Diversion Scheme achieved the following:

• Worked with 944 young people at our Tuesday events
• Worked with 24 young people on the Can-Do intensive project
• Worked with 286 young people on specialised events

In total 86 groups have attended the Crime Diversion Scheme – some attend on a regular basis - these include:

• 14 youth groups
• 46 School and PRU (pupil referral units) groups
• 20 Youth Offending Teams
• 6 Police liaison groups

Prisoners working on the Crime Diversion Scheme have achieved the following:

• 69 prisoners have worked directly on the Crime Diversion Scheme
• 28 prisoners took part in VRQ L2, with 26 completing portfolio of 2 units
• 3 prisoners completed NVQ L3 units as follows:
• 3 completed Unit B3
• 2 completed Unit B1
• 2 completed Unit B4
• 2 completed Unit D3
• 23 prisoners took part in GEESE training 
• 10 prisoners took part in Child Protection training (discontinued as a separate training day, currently included in the Level 2 training)
• 15 prisoners took part in Heartstart training.