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Trials to test effectiveness of youth arts and sports schemes in preventing crime

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Six youth sports, arts and outdoor activity schemes have received £11mn to test their effectiveness in preventing young people from becoming involved in crime and violence.
Sports programmes are among those funded by the initiative. Picture: Gornyvd/Adobe Stock
Sports programmes are among those funded by the initiative. Picture: Gornyvd/Adobe Stock

Evaluation of the schemes will also look at how they can improve young people’s well-being.

The investment is being made by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), which is commissioning trials from music charity AudioActive, youth sports charity Dallaglio Rugby Works, the National Literacy Trust and youth activity charity Street Games.

Schemes run by the Rugby Football League and employment and youth support firm Ingeus have also received funding.  

The trials include the YEF’s first funding for a scheme in the youth secure estate, through the National Literacy Trust’s New Chapters programme, which has received £1.68mn and will be evaluated by the University of Manchester.

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