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Ingeus is delivering Positive Pathways, a new research project dedicated to educating, motivating, and inspiring young people to transform their negative behaviours, get back on track, and move towards a safer future. 

Funded by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF), Positive Pathways provides up to seven months of personalised support for young people aimed at steering them away from crime through one-to-one mentoring, information, advice, and guidance, outdoor activities and a unique residential experience to learn skills for work and life. 

Simon Smithson, Director of Youth Services for Ingeus UK, said: “We are delighted to be working with Youth Endowment Fund on the impact trials. With Positive Pathways, we will extend our services to support some of society’s most vulnerable young people, those at risk to falling into a life of crime. It will give young people new opportunities in new places, allowing them to develop new skills, grow in confidence, and discover their potential. Importantly it will explore what works in supporting young people to change negative behaviours and build themselves a safer future.” 

The pilot project is running for five to seven month and is being delivered for 15-17 year olds in the West Midlands and East Midlands in Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.