Work at the centre will involve intensive support for individual gang members and their families, as well as the promotion of anti-crime initiatives in schools and the community.
The centre will be funded by the Dawes Trust for the next four years and the unit will work with local schools, police, charities and Wolverhampton City Council to identify young people to support.
Tom Sackville, Catch22 assistant director, said: "We will deliver an end-to-end gangs programme, supporting people at all the key points of risk and stages of decision-making.
"We know that putting in place the right interventions at the right time and for the right people can make a very significant impact."
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