Project Information
The VIP Project is a referral only project that has been commissioned by the Violence Reduction Network and works in partnership with Turning Point.
The project aims to support young people aged 11-25 who are or have been in custody and have a recent history of a violent offence or carrying a weapon.
The VIP Project incorporates Leicestershire Cares Power to change model in its delivery to ensure that nobody is left behind, and all children and young people are supported to reach their full potential.
Project Outcomes
The key objective of the VIP Project is to reduce re-offending and equip young people aged 11-25 with the skills they require to lead successful lives. In partnership with the Violence Intervention Coaches at Turning Point and Chance 2 Change, this project will support young people engaged on the project, to access and achieve sustained education, training, and employment (ETE) opportunities.
As part of the project, participants will be able to:
- Attend goal setting sessions
- Access work experience opportunities
- Participate in cv/skills building sessions
- Attend work mentoring sessions
- Attend work tours
- Build social skills
- Improve motivation and thinking habits
Contact
For more information about the VIP Project, contact Youth Justice Project Development Manager or make a referral using the form below:
Chikodi Oraka
07842309934/ chikodi@leicestershirecares.co.uk
Your sessions have really motivated me to look ahead and I feel like this has boosted my self confidence in what I really want to achieve later in life. The books that you let me borrow and read really inspired me and also taught life lessons on how to move forward and be grateful for what you have.
VIP PARTICIPANT
I thought the session was great and very helpful, thank you very much
VIP Participant