The University of York study into the Shelter Inclusion Project, Addressing antisocial behaviourr, found over 90 per cent of young people targeted as part of the housing and homelessness charitys scheme improved their attendance at school. The researchers also noted: The importance of work with older young people had been recognised by the appointment of new staff to support this age group."
The Shelter Inclusion Project has been run in a partnership with Rochdale Metropolitan Council since 2002, at a cost of 300,000 a year, supporting families who are involved in antisocial behaviour.
A spokesman for Shelter said work with young people is a very strong element of the project.
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