Diversion from offending & early intervention programme

Brent Council requires the provision of a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme. The programme will have multiple functions for the duration of this contract and will provide support in the following ways: Provide a street based outreach service to enable earlier identification and intervention of those on the cusp of offending or not yet known to statutory services and at risk of increased offending; Gaining access to the main London prisons such as HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Feltham Young Offenders Institute to be able to provide support to cohort offenders prior to release; Meet the targeted cohort at the prison gate (London only) when released and escort to release appointments; Provide flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service users to be able to accommodate work and school hours, shift work outside of Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm dependent on a case by case basis. Provide assistance with appointments as required i.

e. escort to probation appointments, health appointments etc. Provide support around the pathways of reoffending e.

g. , housing support and assistance securing housing, education, training and employment, with the aim of securing employment and support with drug and alcohol needs. Provide a mentor which specialises in youth justice interventions to focus on young offenders and their rehabilitation.