Catch22 Early Intervention and Restorative Justice

Who we are

A forward looking social business, Catch22 has many years experience of providing services that help people in tough situations to turn their lives around.

Our services help young people develop the confidence and skills to find solutions that are right for them – whether it’s getting back into school or training, choosing to stay out of trouble, finding a safe place to live or helping them to live independently after leaving care or custody.

Key Facts

• Over 100 services and projects• Employs around 1,100 people • Benefits from the contribution of over 1,200

volunteers • Works directly with 32,000 young people• Works in over 150 neighbourhoods • Annual turnover of £48m • 90% income from statutory sources

Catch22 in Newcastle

Catch22 Engage in Education

The Engage in Education Programme offers schools and academies specialistservices designed to increase the attendance and attainment of pupils most

at risk of exclusion.

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Community Resolutions

• A second chance (Young people do not accumulate a criminal record)

• Increase victim satisfaction

• Reduced cost, reduced bureaucracy

Intro to Early Intervention Service• Since this new initiative launched in April 2012, 181 young

people have been through the process.

• Over 85% of young people choose to engage

• it is estimated that for those engaging with the service they are 37% less likely to offend.

Offences (April 2012-March 2013)

Criminal Damage

Theft

Public Order

S39 Assault

How it all happened…..

The ripple effect

Gained and lost exercise• GainedNothing

Reputation

Experience (I know it was wrong)

Community Resolution

More support and help

Better friendships

Awareness of crime

• LostTrustFaithFreedomTimeReputationFiendsGoing into Boots and PoundlandGoing over to West Denton Money, had to pay for the windowRespect from by mamRespect for myselfMan and dads trustNot allowed to see my friendGoing to asda for my shoppingLost dignity, I was very embarrassed in the shopA chance with the PoliceNot allowed to use my phoneHad to stay away from school for a dayGot my tv took of meLost pocked money that weekA little bit of pride, I was disappointed with myselfBest friendNana’s trustGot grounded for 2 weeksMam and dads disappointed in me

What have young people learned?

Future

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