High Voltage
The High Voltage Project is a garda youth diversion project. It was established in 2002. It targets young people aged 11-18 years who are either involved in crime or at risk of becoming involved. Up to 40 young people participate each year. The High Voltage Project acts in a preventative way. It also seeks to involve young people positively in their communities.
Overall Aim
“To enable identified young people in Cox’s Demesne to stay free of crime and to provide alternative activities which will divert them from crime and anti-social behaviour thereby preventing them from entering the juvenile justice system.”
Activities
- Groupwork programmes based on the following; Crime prevention, offending behavior, Alcohol & Drug Awareness, Sexual Health, Racism, Anger Management
- Environmental projects in the community
- Sporting Activities
- Outdoor pursuits
- Residential Weekends
- Drama workshops exploring themes e.g football hooliganism
This programme is funded by the following agencies:
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High Voltage GYDP based in The House is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020