In 2024, I engaged Youth Unity to provide intensive one-to-one mentoring and support for a young person facing significant challenges. This young person was at the center of ongoing domestic incidents in the home, which began to spill into the wider community. As a result, both the young person and their sibling became involved in anti-social behavior, escalating tensions within the local area.
The impact of this anti-social behavior was profound, not only straining relationships in the community but also leading to a backlash against their mother, who faced additional pressure and distress. Recognizing the urgent need for intervention, I referred the family to Youth Unity, who stepped in to provide tailored support and mentoring.
Youth Unity is now actively working with the young person and their family, focusing on rebuilding trust, addressing the root causes of the behavior, and fostering positive change. Their involvement has been invaluable in helping to stabilize the family dynamic and alleviate tensions within the community.
PC Con Bowen – CYP Officer Essex Police
