Proposals are invited for community and youth service organisations to establish new Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) in North Tipperary.
Once fully operational, the new project will ensure full YDP coverage across the State, fulfilling commitments in both the Programme for Government and Youth Justice Strategy.
Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) work with young people at risk of crime and anti-social behaviour, to divert them away from criminal behaviour and towards better life outcomes.
Same are seen as a key support to An Garda Síochána, in the operation of the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme, under the Children Act 2001.
There are currently 99 YDPs in operation and the intention under the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 is to have the service available throughout the State.
The establishment of these new projects is understood to mark a significant milestone in the achievement of this objective.
Expressions of interest must be from registered charities and demonstrate a strong track record of delivering programmes of support for challenging young people and sound corporate governance and financial management capabilities.
Expressions of interest are welcome from individual organisations or from a consortium of eligible organisations, (with one specified lead for governance and financial management purposes).
These must include proposed supports or dedicated Youth Justice Workers, targeting family support interventions for typically hard-to-reach young people and early interventions for 8-11 year-olds, who may be at increased risk of becoming engaged in criminal activity.
Details of the operational requirements for YDPs are available HERE
Expressions of interest from community-based organisations in establishing new YDPs in any of these areas, should be submitted to yjs@justice.ie, by Monday 30th September 2024. Shortlisting may apply.
Additional information for approved applicants on the youth crime profile in the specific areas and operational boundaries for the new projects will then be made available at the start of October 2024. Completed final proposals should then be sent to yjs@justice.ie, by Thursday, 31st October 2024.
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