Diversion schemes: listening to the police on what works

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Diversion schemes: listening to the police on what works

Jon Yates explains how the Youth Endowment Fund will provide support for organisations that are already delivering diversion schemes in England and Wales – including police forces, Violence Reduction Units and Police and Crime Commissioners.

Date - 23rd March 2021
By - Jon Yates

The charity I lead – the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) – is here to prevent children from becoming involved in violence. Using our £200 million endowment from the Home Office, we find out what works to keep children safe. And...

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