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An education and employability programme is using sport to help build the resilience of vulnerable young people so that they don't choose a life of crime and violence.
The HITZ programme draws on the core values of rugby in particular to engage young people who need support to stay at school or those not in education, employment or training.
Over the past decade, the programme has taught thousands of young people about teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship. It is delivered nationally through 13 Premiership Rugby member clubs and is funded by Comic Relief, Land Rover and children's charity Wooden Spoon.
The programme is split into two age ranges: HITZ on Track works with 14- to 16-year-olds with high risk factors such as emotional and behavioural challenges or special educational needs; while the Learning Academy works with those aged 16 to 23 to gain skills and experience to help them back into education or find employment.
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