Diversion from offending & early intervention programme

2026-11-03

Brent Council requires the provision of a Diversion from Offending and Early Intervention Programme. The programme will have multiple functions for the duration of this contract and will provide support in the following ways: Provide a street based outreach service to enable earlier identification and intervention of those on the cusp of offending or not yet known to statutory services and at risk of increased offending; Gaining access to the main London prisons such as HMP Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Feltham Young Offenders Institute to be able to provide support to cohort offenders prior to release; Meet the targeted cohort at the prison gate (London only) when released and escort to release appointments; Provide flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service users to be able to accommodate work and school hours, shift work outside of Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm dependent on a case by case basis. Provide assistance with appointments as required i.e. escort to probation appointments, health appointments etc. Provide support around the pathways of reoffending e.g., housing support and assistance securing housing, education, training and employment, with the aim of securing employment and support with drug and alcohol needs. Provide a mentor which specialises in youth justice interventions to focus on young offenders and their rehabilitation.

United Kingdom (UK)

2026-04-02