Project: Rugby
Funding: £2,500 from the Welsh Rugby Union, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service and Sports Council of Wales
Aim: To prevent crime and antisocial behaviour
Rugby is being used to steer young people away from crime in South Wales.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has teamed up with the Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly Youth Offending Service for a nine-week project, which kicked off on 6 February.
Eighteen young people aged 13 to 17 are taking part in the project, which coaches and trainers hope will get teenagers interested in the sport. WRU community development officers are teaching the teenagers ball handling skills, tackling skills, speed and agility, as well as leadership and coaching. The young people are also being given lifestyle education, including advice on nutrition and the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
