Building a Resourceful International Youth Diversion Group for Exchanging Best Practices Across Europe

<< Objectives >>The project aims to strengthen & expand evidence-based youth diversion programs in Greece, the Netherlands, & Ireland by facilitating cross-border knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration between youth work and justice professionals, & influencing youth justice policy. It seeks to build capacity & improve diversion, thereby supporting reintegration & reducing the adverse effects of criminalization, & establishing a sustainable EU Youth Diversion Network for long-term cooperation and advocacy.<< Implementation >>The project will implement 5 key activities:Needs Assessment Report: Analyzing current successes and gaps in youth diversion.Impact Measurement & Research Report: Evaluating the effectiveness of transnational exchanges.European Youth Diversion Exchange: A knowledge-sharing event for professionals, policymakers, and youth ambassadors.Policy Brief: Providing evidence-based recommendations for improving youth diversion.Sustainability & Scale-Up Plan: Formalizing an EU Youth Diversion Network.<< Results >>Stronger national diversion programs through best practice integration.Stronger European cooperation via a structured network for lasting partnerships & long-term sustainability, ensuring continued collaboration and policy influence.Enhanced advocacy efforts, equipping policymakers with research-driven reports & recommendations.Capacity-building by fostering collaboration & exchange between youth work & justice practitioners.Better support for justice-involved youth & pathways to inclusion.