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SAFE GYDP

Contact Details
Address: Unit 2/3, Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, Coolcotts, Wexford
Helpline:
Telephone: 053 914 2018
Fax: 053 9142255
Email:
Website:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/FAB-CDP
Opening Hours:
Main Sources of Funding and Associated Bodies
Main Sources of Funding: Irish Youth Justice Service

Associated Bodies: FAB Community Development Project


Project Description
Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) are community based, multi-agency, youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour. They provide suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility, and improve long-term employability prospects. The projects may also work with young people who are significantly at risk of becoming involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour.

Each GYDP has a Project Committee which is responsible for advising on and approving project planning and strategy, and monitoring and evaluating project performance. Each Project also has a Referral Committee which decides on participants for inclusion in the project.

Programmes and Services can include
Crisis Intervention Crime Awareness
Drop in Cross Community Interaction
Early Intervention Programme Drugs / Alcohol Awareness and Education
Health and Fitness Family / Parental Support
Mental Health Awareness Liaison with other Support Services
One to One Support Mentoring
Overnight Trips Outreach
Personal Development Personal Development
Re-integration into the Community Referrals to appropriate Support Services
Road Safety Programmes Restorative Practice
Safety Awareness

Additional Information
Eligibility Criteria: See Project Description
Target Age Group: 12 - 17 years
Area Covered: Coolcotts and Wexford Town

Evaluation/Guidelines/Reports relating to this Project
Designing Effective Local Responses to Youth Crime: A baseline analysis of the Garda Youth Diversion Projects Click here for Link
National Youth Justice Strategy 2008-2010 Click here for link
Garda Youth Diversion Projects – Operational Requirements Click here for link
GYDP Progress Report 2009/2011 Click here for link