reduce the
potential of
re-offending
Our flagship community-based programmes support young people (11-30 years old) who are involved in and/or on the periphery of becoming involved with the criminal justice system, including those in or associated with gangs and serious youth violence.
therapeutic mentoring
Through our trauma informed long-term mentoring and case-working, we help young people to reduce the potential of (re)offending, improve their relationship skills and increase their engagement with education, training and employment opportunities. Using emotional intelligence and cognitive skills, we equip the young people with practical and emotional tools to better navigate life's challenges, by building resilience and a better support network. We target positive changes in the following four areas: resilience, social and emotional wellbeing, access to employment and education, desistance from crime.
“My Spark2Life caseworker helped me feel happier, and motivated. He was there for me, no matter what. He trusted me and that I can do better, and this helped me trust myself.”– Young person aged 17yrs who received therapeutic mentoring
detached
Through our Detached programme we give young people the opportunity to interact with Spark2Life workers on the streets in their own area and develop an exit strategy from the criminal lifestyles that they may be involved in. Detached Workers accept self-referrals from young people and young adults who desire further support from Spark2Life.
“I have oversight of all our community safety initiatives in the borough. This is a professional culturally competent project with a great track record.”
- Daniel Phelps, Waltham Forest Director of Wellbeing & Independence
individual counselling
Our in-house one-to-one counselling service provides enhanced emotional support to young people who access our programmes. Our therapists provide sustained emotional support to help young people make sense of their thoughts and feelings in a safe and nurturing environment all with the aim of helping them improve their wellbeing.
