Involvement in youth violence, gang activity and/or crime as a perpetrator or victim. Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is 'Meaningful Mentoring' delivered by Spark2Life a community-inspired black-led initiative that works with young people to reduce and prevent the risk of offending. Meaningful Mento
Sponsors
Youth Endowment Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children and Young People (CYP) aged 11 to 18 years old who are involved in youth violence, gang activity, and/or crime as a perpetrator or victim, referred via youth offending services or a PRU. CYP must meet at least one of the following criteria: 1. Be known group/gang offender 2. Be known violent offender (violence linked to group/gang activity; carries weapon) 3. Have a history of violent behaviour 4. Have convictions for violent offences
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: CYP without capacity to consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-reported offending (measured by the volume score on the Self-Report Delinquency Scale) measured at baseline and after 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Behavioural and emotional difficulties (measured by the total difficulties score on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) measured at baseline and after 12 months 2. Prosocial behaviour (measured by the prosocial subscale of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) measured at baseline and after 12 months | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactMatt Barnard
Outcome results
None listed