Awards presentation 2008

Ministry of Social Development for Improving Outcomes for Young People in Counties Manukau (Youth Gangs)This project is a four year collaborative Plan of Action to improve outcomes for the young people of Counties Manukau and reduce youth gang activity. It is a partnership between the Ministries of Social Development, Justice, Education, Health and Youth Development, and the New Zealand Police. This partnership between agencies aims to interrupt offending behaviour and reconnect young people to their communities by way of employment, education or training and supports at risk children and young people and their families to make positive choices. It is having a positive impact on at risk children and young people.