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11 June 2009
Award winning project offers an alternative to gang life
Project 2 XL uses youth and peer mentors to offer alternative to gang life
An award winning project which offers young people an alternative to gang life will be rolled out across the borough of Lambeth over the next two years. The project uses youth and peer mentors to highlight alternatives to gang life.
2 XL is part of Lambeth Council's Young and Safe action plan, which ensures vulnerable young people and those involved in the criminal justice system are able to access effective support. Since the introduction of Young & Safe, violent crime has been significantly reduced in Lambeth over the past two years. Lambeth council is one of the first local authorities in the country to have a dedicated action plan tackling the issue.
For the full article, please go to Lambeth.gov.uk
2 XL is part of Lambeth Council's Young and Safe action plan, which ensures vulnerable young people and those involved in the criminal justice system are able to access effective support. Since the introduction of Young & Safe, violent crime has been significantly reduced in Lambeth over the past two years. Lambeth council is one of the first local authorities in the country to have a dedicated action plan tackling the issue.
For the full article, please go to Lambeth.gov.uk
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