The new project will provide resettlement support to young offenders leaving custody, through work at several young offender institutions (YOIs) holding young people from the capital. It replaces the controversial Daedalus scheme at Feltham YOI.
The Mayor’s Office said the new project will offer “end-to-end” provision, meaning that work will take place with young offenders both in custody and post-release in the community.
Young offenders will be supported to plan for their release while in custody and offered help to access education, training or work opportunities when they come out.
Nacro has won two of a total of the three payment-by-results contracts on offer – worth up to £2m. It will provide the service in two areas covering 11 London boroughs – south west and west London, and central and south London.
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