Right Track
The Old Malthouse4/6 Pennywell Road
Easton
Bristol
BS5 0TJ
0117 9351515
Right Track works with children and young people aged 10-17 who are involved, or at risk of involvement, in the youth justice system. Last year, referrals came from the Bristol Youth Offending Team, schools, Youth Inclusion support panels, parents and from the young people themselves. The young people work with us on a voluntary basis and the issues to be dealt with are identified by them and their parents or carers.
We believe that many factors cause these young people to get into trouble. By seeking solutions to these we can help them to change their lives in a positive way and prevent further offending. We work in partnership with other agencies involved with young people.
The practice base of the project is mentoring and the overall goals are:
· To improve the life chances of the children and young people by supporting them in school to reduce exclusions and improve attendance and attainment.
· To prevent children and young people from getting involved in the youth justice system by looking at the problems they identify at home, in school and in the community. By developing protection factors the risks are reduced.
· To offer, in partnership with the youth offending team, support and guidance to those in the youth justice system. Our aim is to reduce offending and instil a sense of pride in the young people and in their involvement in the community.