Early intervention action

Our Early Intervention team undertakes projects to help support community safety and cohesion.

This includes outreach work with schools, youth providers and Sussex Police. We have helped support some new activities this year, including:

Creative intervention with QM Studios

We are working in partnership with QM Studios and secondary schools within the Horsham District, to provide opportunities to divert young people from antisocial behaviour by providing them with a creative outlet. QM studios are currently working with a group of students from Bohunt, who have created their own music tracks and lyrics, and will be recording their finished songs.

Shoplifting assemblies tackling retail crime

A Sussex Police Neighbourhood Officer is visiting secondary schools in the Horsham District with a presentation (and short video interview with a local shopkeeper), to raise awareness for all year groups on the impact of shoplifting on the person who shoplifts – as well as the retailers, and the wider community.

ChallengeU at Lodge Hill

Selected students from Tanbridge, Bohunt and The Weald have all benefited from a five-day innovative and exciting programme combining outdoor activities and positive learning experiences.

The aim of the course is to develop participants’understanding of their own behaviour through a range of individual and group-based activities. These activities are complemented by structured personal development exercises designed to strengthen impulse control and thinking skills.

The programme also supports increased personal awareness, self-discipline and self-esteem, enhancing participants’ capacity to engage and communicate positively and effectively with both adults and peers.

Services supporting young people

We are committed to improving the prospects for young people in Horsham District. We offer support in a variety of ways including improving the availability of information and advice.