A service that offers extra support to vulnerable young people in Wakefield is helping to reduce the number drawn into crime and help many make positive changes in their lives.
The Targeted Youth Support (TYS) service for eightto 19-year-olds is a partnership between Wakefield Council and crime prevention charity Nacro, and an example of promising practice highlighted by C4EO.
Young people with multiple issues are referred to the service, with cases examined by one of three locality-based, multi-agency panels.
"There are panel meetings once a month," explains TYS practice manager Mark Stead.
"A range of partners sit round a table and try to work out the best way to support young people and their families."
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