Divert

DIVERT is a programme run by Ipswich Town Foundation in partnership with Suffolk Constabulary, designed to actively engage with and raise the aspirations of young people aged 13 to 17 in Ipswich who are on the periphery of, or entrenched in, serious youth violence. Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, the initiative responds to an increased need for targeted and bespoke interventions in the town in response to serious violence and gang activity. Cohorts of young people undertake 10 weeks of bespoke workshops, delivered by Foundation staff alongside Suffolk Police. The sessions aim to reduce reoffending, raise aspirations, enhance skills and improve employability, with workshops covering topics ranging from CV writing to knife crime and county lines. The programme is led by the Foundation's Youth Engagement Project Officer.

Care-experienced people, Children & young people, Ethnic minority communities, Justice-involved individuals, NEET / at risk of exclusion, Women & girls

Safeguarding policy in place.