Mission: To work with young offenders in the community as an alternative to custody
Funding: The six-month programme costs about 6,500 per individual
Leicester has taken a different approach from most youth offending services with its intensive supervision and surveillance programme (ISSP).
As in other areas, the ISSP is a community alternative to custody for prolific and priority young offenders. Young people on the scheme are expected to stick closely to it. If they breach it, they are likely to be sent to custody.
The Leicester scheme is different because it gives young people more say in the design of the programme. A mentor - known as an advocate - works with the young person to develop a timetable for the work they will be doing.
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