SHiFT

Who we are

SHiFT will do whatever it takes to break the destructive cycle of children and young people committing crimes so that, instead, they make a positive contribution to our society and build better lives for themselves.

Behind the headlines about gang violence, knife crime or “county lines” drug running, it is
becoming clear that the existing system for tackling the rise in such offence is inadequate,
expensive and ineffective.

SHiFT works with children and young people who are, or are at risk of, repeatedly committing crimes.
We do not dene them by the criminal offences they have committed but treat each as an
individual.

At the heart of SHiFT’s approach will be the relationship the child or young person has with a
SHiFT Guide. Participants will typically spend 18 months with their SHiFT Guide who will have the time, skills, experience and support to do whatever it takes to get alongside each child and young person - helping them to change their life so that, one day, they will no longer be needed.