Divert 2 Change CIC
Divert2Change is aimed at diverting youth and young adults from knife crime through knife crime awareness, personal development, wrap-around support, employment and work experience opportunities.
Their program includes victim and offender experiences, together with understanding choices and consequences, whilst focusing on personal goals and aspirations. The 6-week diversion program is a fusion of knife crime diversion together with personal development and wrap around support. The end of our program includes young adults being matched with local employers and organisations to gain work experience or employment in their chosen field to support building confidence, knowledge and integrating positively into society.
Their specialist team use a trauma informed and person-centred approach to understand adverse childhood experiences which may influence choices in adulthood. Their services also offer wrap around support for mental health, housing, education, training, employment, and welfare advice.
“Divert2Change is aware how knife crime impacts negatively upon our communities. The youth are disengaged, and the adults have lost confidence. Our vision is to bridge the gap and assist stakeholders and communities in reducing knife crime.”
