The Diversion Support Team's aim is to support young people aged 10 - 17 who are having difficulties and have been in contact with the police. They will listen to the young person's needs and work with them to create a positive future by finding positive activities.
How to contact
Where to go
Available throughout South Cambridgeshire District
UK
What to expect
The Diversion Support Team (DST) is a new team within the Youth Justice Service at Cambridgeshire County Council. Their aim is to support young people who have recently been in trouble with the police to find positive activities and divert them away from offending. They will listen to your needs and support you to create a positive future – by finding, with you, the next steps on your journey.
The team carry out targeted work on a range of issues, such as dealing with emotions, positive decision-making, and personal goals. They can help you with issues at school such as attendance, behaviour, or being at risk of exclusion. They can also support with home life, friends and relationships issues, or issues that have happened whilst out and about with friends.
Positive activities include:
- days out;
- sports like boxing;
- free gym sessions;
- vouchers for taking part in events;
- opportunities to win vouchers for shops like JD Sports;
- skills development for the future such as first aid and barista training.
More information
Referrals are accepted from a range of professionals, and families can also self refer into this service. To refer yourself or someone else please email the team with a name, date of birth and contact details.
Once referred, one of diversion support workers will make contact to arrange to meet face-to-face. They will see what the needs of the young person are and then support will typically take place over six sessions, however this is flexible.
This is a free service.
How to contact
Where to go
Available throughout South Cambridgeshire District
UK
