Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Programme Challenger has benefitted from the
delivery of Steer in Salford since its inception, and in Bolton,
Trafford and Wigan more recently, and has supported the work in
engaging with young people and young adults at risk from or
involved in serious and organised crime.
Salford Foundation has been successful in a bid for funding to
continue and scale up STEER delivery across Greater Manchester. The
contribution includes retrospective contribution funding for
2022/23 as the Youth Endowment Fund commencement date was
delayed.
£21,500 will be provided to Salford City
Council from Programme Challenger budget as a contribution to the
total costs of delivering the STEER programme for the period April
2022 – July 2023.
STEER provides one to one mentoring for young people aged 10-17 at
risk of serious youth violence and child criminal exploitation. It
utilises specifically designed interventions and positive
activities aiming to “steer” young people down a
legitimate path helping to improve resilience, motivation and
reduce risk taking behaviours.
Mentors support each young person to create their own plan and set
goals. They also help young people to improve pro-social skills and
develop coping mechanisms.
Publication date: 07/07/2023
Date of decision: 08/06/2023