Whether diverting a child away from gang culture or helping a young person combat drug addiction, early intervention schemes have enormous potential to transform lives.
But evaluating such initiatives is no easy task, with commissioners and funders looking for clear evidence of success from support that is complex and often time consuming.
Evaluation can also be an expensive business that few providers can afford, especially in tough economic times.
Nevertheless, many of those involved in early intervention work are meeting such challenges head-on and successfully demonstrating the value of their work.
Effective evaluation is "good for the bean counters" when it comes to securing precious funding, according to Dez Holmes, director of consultancy Research in Practice.
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