Restorative Approaches in Prevention and Youth Services in Sunderland
Discover how restorative approaches are reducing offending rates in residential care, transforming school environments, and fostering positive outcomes for youth in Sunderland. Explore joint protocols, diversion panels, violence reduction initiatives, and the impact of restorative responses on behavior management and community engagement.
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Restorative approaches in prevention. TARGETED YOUTH SERVICES SUNDERLAND.
Offending in residential Care. 2015 Joint Protocol, Together children, YOS, police, care homes. 13% in 2014-5 Sunderland compared to the National average of 5.0% in 2019/20 reduced to 2.9% in Sunderland which was in line with the National average of 3%. Focus on joint working, restorative response, diversion. Diversion panels consider the voice of the child, the wishes of the victim and the wider circumstances/concerns. Reduction in YOS involvement and change in ethos- less formalised more restorative response.
Restorative approaches in schools. Exclusions for offences/ASB in schools lead to increased risks for young people. Restorative response as an alternative behaviour management system. Attempts- individual school approach-lessons learnt. Violence Reduction Unit Funding. Whole school approach/ RJC training.
Restorative approaches in schools continued. RJ in schools Pilot- Year 1 & 2. Two schools. First year findings- Covid!!!. Improved communication. Targeted, training and support to schools. Joint working, EH and Public health. Charter Marks. Anti-bullying and risk taking behaviours. Next Steps. Peer mentors, sustainability, transitions. Questions?
