
The hub, hailed as the first of its kind, will be based at Newham Probation Office and has been developed by the Ministry of Justice and the Mayor for London’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
The pilot will launch in July and run until March 2023 for 18- to 25-year-olds who are assessed as having low levels of maturity and 17-year-olds transitioning from the youth offending service to adult probation.
Mental health and substance misuse experts will work alongside National Probation Service staff, as part of an innovative new approach to ensure vulnerable young adults receive enhanced support to avoid becoming involved in crime.
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