Congratulations to another amazing candidate, TR, who has successfully completed the Connection Crew Academy and graduated straight into employment with them Connection Crew CIC

Thank you Chelsea FC - a great venue for our team meeting ⁦with guests The Clink Charity presenting opportunities for work for our young people & The For Baby's Sake Trust sharing their amazing project we can connect with - more exciting partnerships London's Violence Reduction Unit Metropolitan Police

Our coaches work in many great ways. Foster’s submission of a character statement at the trial of a client he had influenced positively with support for 2yrs whilst on remand assisted the judge’s decision, impacted on the sentence & was highly acclaimed by his solicitor London's Violence Reduction Unit

This is a pretty impressive training bay from one of our young people - great to be able to offer these courses Bounce Back that can lead to qualifications and work.

Another good outcome from Billy our intervention coach in Brixton “this situation I’m in, I realise I need to stop chasing bad things and focus on what I want to achieve. Thank you for coming to speak to me - I needed to hear this” Metropolitan Police London's Violence Reduction Unit

Another candidate grateful for the guidance of our in custody intervention coach “I value you coming to speak with me. My head is all over the place at the minute, but this has been a good thing, you’ve helped me to find motivation for when I leave here.”

Last week we welcomed some ⁦⁦great organisations to our regular drop in Job Club connecting clients for jobs or training. Contact us to get involved Jobmatcha Southwark Works My Options London's Violence Reduction Unit

Our ‘World of Work’ courses have such positive impact - wonderful statement from an attendee “Thank you for bringing me in on the workshop, it was great & the tutor was brilliant. It’s really helped to change my way of thinking & it was so interesting” My Options next one soon

Congratulations to Billy’s client - from recent release to completing Connection Crew CIC 3 day Academy Programme, passing all competency tests & accepting a job offer. Exciting times ahead as crew having learnt how to set up stages, lighting & sound for festivals & events London's Violence Reduction Unit

Full house for our World of Work 3 day training session this month delivered with My Options The serious stuff getting prepared for jobs & interviews included some interesting tasks! Amazing feedback and a few more candidates feeling more confident about entering employment.

Coach Foster has another candidate on route to a great career having worked with him and Sir Robert McAlpine to secure an electrical apprenticeship with Crosby. London's Violence Reduction Unit getting young people into eduction, training and employment

Our coaches are always there for their candidates - “Billy, you’ve helped me massively & been like an angel on my shoulder the past weeks, I’m honestly so grateful because without you, I’m not sure where I’d be right now.” Billy & another Angel from our dedicated team below

What we do-I’d no idea what DIVERT was. I was offered support in a moment of helplessness after arrest. Billy walked into the cell & weight lifted off my shoulders. I cried. He cared without shame or expectations. I wanted out of the system & help. He’s got my life back on track

Looking forward to attending this great event with @PrincesTrust with some of our young men to celebrate #internationalmensday - supporting the charities helping men and boys health and wellbeing

We are looking forward to having a positive impact on more young people than ever this year and are proud to start 2024 with the knowledge that our interventions have been effective - Thank you to the Police Constable attached to a local investigation unit for this feedback:

Our DIVERT APP team awarded a BCU Commanders Commendation for work supporting 14-25yr olds in Camden & Islington Of 250+ referrals from Metropolitan Police officers in 2yrs over 40% benefitted from their engagement finding a route from offending into #ete opportunities London's Violence Reduction Unit

Thrilled for our team who deservedly achieved this in The High Sheriffs’ Association of England & Wales’ National Crimebeat Awards in recognition of their dedication and outstanding contribution to helping reduce crime & creating a safer community. Metropolitan Police London's Violence Reduction Unit

Congratulations to our participants who were all successful in the assessment process following their QNUK Level 1 H&S training course facilitated by My Options delivered by Equans Great training to get our candidates equipped with #skills & #qualifications for work

10 yrs on and our diversionary programme supporting young people into a positive way forward is as impactful & important as ever. Engagement begins at the station & our support continues beyond with our incredible team London's Violence Reduction Unit Metropolitan Police Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan itv.com/watch/news/mee…

Celebrating 10yrs and our achievements in supporting over 8k young adults into a positive way forward, expanding into 12 custody suites and developing over 100 meaningful partnerships. Thank you Crystal Palace F.C. Mike Summers for hosting & Lib Peck London's Violence Reduction Unit for ongoing support and funding