Safe Communities Innovation Fund
The Relentless Youth Outreach Worker Pilot Project
| Lead Partnering Agency: |
YOUCAN Edmonton |
| SCIF Funding: |
$1,425,000 over three years |
| Contact: |
Kyle Dube, Project Sponsor
Phone: 780-444-3348
Email: kyle.dube@youcanedmonton.ca |
| Description: |
This community-based pilot addresses social disorders of at-risk youth aged 12 to 25 in community hot spots by providing specially trained, mobile teams of two outreach workers to connect directly with youth to build trusting, long-term relationships through relentless, regular and meaningful interactions. |
| News Release: |
Alberta government continues commitment to reducing crime |
See also:
Approved 2010 - 2011 SCIF Projects
