Commissioning of a Diversionary Service for West Mercia PCC

The West Mercia Diversionary Network has been commissioned to reduce: The Risk of Children and Young People (C&YP) being exploited and /or The number of C&YP entering the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The trauma some C&YP experience heightens vulnerability, decreasing health and social outcomes and increases their risk of exploitation and entering the Criminal Justice System. The Diversionary Network will help build resilience in those affected, decrease the risk of victimisation, resulting in a reduction in offending behaviour and ultimately to an enriched safer life.