Interim findings from an evaluation of the projects, which are seen by the Government as models for the development of a national network of schemes, show that young people in 54 per cent of families receiving support had been accused of committing antisocial behaviour.
Sheffield Hallam University looked at six projects, five run by children's charity NCH, and one by Sheffield City Council.
Work to get young people back into education was the most common intervention, and many young people had individual support plans. Anecdotal evidence suggests the projects were successful, although the researchers noted that findings on effectiveness are "tentative".
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