Decision details

The Criminal Justice delivery group workstream identified, through the multi-agency processes and structures in place, the key areas of focus and priority to deliver on the Serious Violence action plan, namely the 14-25 cohort, and specifically those who are experiencing transitions or significant impacts from experiences such adverse childhood experiences and/or societal experiences of being part of an ethnic minority community or subjected to gender based violence. The providers of this service will be selected based on their ability to deliver against these priorities.

The GMCA are seeking commission a programme of support for girls and women (age 14- 21) who are identified as being at risk of serious gang related youth violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, and modern slavery. The contract value is £88k.

This service will be responsible for:
• An intervention that is trauma responsive that address the complex needs for girls,young and adult women who are at risk of serious gang related youth violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, and modern slavery.
• A programme that provides a suite of activities to support these vulnerabilities, through one-to-one mentoring and group activity, and if possible leading to nationally recognised accreditations.
• A programme that links in with local statutory services and local community providers. With a focus on relationships, sport and positive activities,