Gold Standard Early Intervention – Proven Initiatives Round 3

Overview The Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support (the Department) is seeking proposals to deliver the Gold Standard Early Intervention – Proven Initiatives program, Round 3. The program is designed to prevent and reduce youth offending and improve life outcomes for youth at-risk of offending. Purpose The target cohort is at risk of escalating into the statutory youth justice system without timely and effective intervention. The program is intended to address this risk through early intervention services. Objectives The program aims to: Provide timely and effective interventions for youth at risk of entering the statutory youth justice system Strengthen family and community supports to build protective factors Improve engagement with education, training, or employment Enhance wellbeing and resilience Scope The scope includes delivery of the Gold Standard Early Intervention – Proven Initiatives program to the following target cohort, being youth aged 8 to 17 years who are: Displaying early signs of criminal and/or anti-social behaviours (for example, drug and alcohol misuse, anger management issues) Disengaged from school or at high risk of exclusion, or At risk of coming into contact with police and/or court systems, or Siblings of youth on youth justice orders Contractor Requirements Deliver structured, evidence-based services that align with the program's goals Demonstrate measurable outcomes