Trust-Based Youth Work Reduces Offending
New research from the University of Limerick reveals that strong, trust-based relationships between youth workers and young people significantly reduce offending behavior. The study, focusing on Irelands Youth Diversion Projects, found that these relationships foster trust, improve coping skills, and boost self-esteem, steering young people away from crime and towards positive activities. The three-year project, involving sixteen projects and twenty-seven young people, has resulted in a new report and national guidelines. The team is now launching a six-part podcast series to spread these practices nationwide.
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