Youth Justice Programme, Bristol

We support young people in Bristol who are at risk of offending or who have offended, in partnership with Avon and Somerset Police’s Chance to Change Scheme. We are working to support young people to reach their potential and avoid the cycle of offending and reoffending. We believe that every young person has something to offer.

We have 3 Programmes:

Chance to Change

Chance to Change is a Deferred Prosecution Service that we deliver in partnership with Rise Mutual CIC and The Nelson Trust, on behalf of Avon & Somerset Police. It offers young people 18-24 who have committed an offence the opportunity to avoid prosecution by engaging with tailored support to help them move away from the justice system.

Referrals to this programme can only be made via Avon & Somerset Police.

‘For My Future’ Course - supporting young women who have offended or are at risk of offending to develop personal and practical skills to move towards employment.

'For My Future' is a tailored 6-week course for young women aged 18-24, created by Step Together Volunteering. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, it aims to support young women to move forward with their lives through developing a pro-social mindset, better decision-making, personal skills, and confidence, in addition to more practical elements such as CV writing, interview skills and preparing for employment.

1-1 Support & Community Volunteering

We support young people who have had contact with the justice system to take up volunteering placements in their community to help them develop confidence, skills and experience to move closer to employment, a key factor in desistance.

To make a referral, click on the link below. To find out more or to speak with our Project Manager, get in touch with Head Office.