PIVOT Youth Crime Prevention Program

Hello from our PIVOT team! On this page you'll learn about the program and how to find out more..

Fast facts.

• Type of program: Intensive, family inclusive, support for young people 10 - 23 who are at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system
• Program duration: Up to 12 months
• Program location: Cities of Casey, Greater Dandenong and Frankston
• Referral: Through Victoria Police, Youth Justice or Community Correctional Services

About the program.

PIVOT works with young people aged 10 – 23 to increase protective factors, community connectedness and sustained engagement in school, training and employment.

We help you through intensive case management, working with you to build your skills, relationships and community connections, and helping you linking you in with supports and services that can help you reach your goals. 

We also work with your family to make sure they have the tools and resources available they need, as well as access to any additional supports.

How we work with you.

PIVOT works with you in three ways:

Case work

• Meet immediate needs
• Develop motivation for change
• Create realistic plans
• Build efficacy and self-esteem
• Support new skills and relationships

Case coordination

• Coordinate services effectively
• Link participants to services and resources
• Advocate for young people and their families

Family inclusive practice

• Single session family meetings
• Coaching and problem solving
• Facilitate service links
• Encourage help seeking behaviour

Eligibility and referral.

PIVOT is delivered in the Cities of Greater Dandenong, Casey and Frankston.

A voluntary program, participants are young people aged 10 – 23 who are in frequent contact with statutory services (Victoria Police, Youth Justice, Community Correctional Services and/or Child Protection).

Referrals for PIVOT can only be made through Victoria Police, Youth Justice or Community Correctional Services.

More information.

PIVOT is led by YSAS, and ran in partnership with Jesuit Social Services, Mission Australia and Kids First Australia..

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