Family · Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
Prevention.
Reducing risk before it becomes harm
Targeted work with young people at risk of exploitation, exclusion or entry into statutory and criminal justice systems.
Who it’s for
- —Young people showing early indicators of exploitation or offending
- —Pupils on the edge of permanent exclusion
- —Siblings and peer groups where risk is spreading
What we do
- —Structured one-to-one and group prevention programmes
- —Exploitation, county lines and online safety work
- —Positive activity as an alternative to risky environments
- —Information sharing with police, YOS and safeguarding partners
What good looks like
Reduced risk indicators at review
Fewer exclusions and statutory escalations
Young people engaged in positive routines
For commissioners
Prevention blocks are outcome-scored at baseline and review, with contribution to multi-agency risk panels.
Commissioning information →Referring for Prevention
The same clear route whether you're a parent, a school or a commissioning team.
- 01
Enquiry
Same working day
A parent, school, hub or commissioner tells us who needs support. Emergency and crisis requests are triaged immediately.
- 02
Conversation & triage
Within one working day
A practitioner calls to understand need, risk, existing plans and what has already been tried. We say honestly whether we're the right fit.
- 03
Plan & start
Typically within a week
We agree outcomes, frequency, named workers and safeguarding arrangements, then begin delivery with paperwork in place.
- 04
Review & outcomes
At agreed intervals
We measure progress against the agreed outcomes, report in writing and attend reviews or multi-agency meetings as required.
Talk to us about prevention
Tell us about the young person, family or setting and we'll tell you honestly what we can offer and when.
- Council approved & on current frameworks
- Reply within one working day
- DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained practitioners
What families say
“My 3 boys go to youth club and have the best time, the staff are lovely and friendly and always make my boys laugh. Also during half term they do amazing day trips and have fun activities planned.”