THE SHiFT DIFFERENCE

Since SHiFT was founded in 2020, 108 children and young people have completed the Programme. We currently work alongside 119 children, young people and their families in five SHiFT Practices – SHiFT Bexley, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Kingston & Richmond.

Before the end of 2025, SHiFT will welcome an additional 121 children and young people to work with a SHiFT Guide in Kingston & Richmond, Manchester, Bexley, Essex and Croydon.

SHiFT will have reached 348 children and young people by the end of 2025.

41% reduction in proven offences.

58% reduction in reported missing episodes.

51% reduction in arrests.

Cost effectiveness

Doing the right thing and making ‘the SHiFT difference’ for children, young people and families also realises savings to the public purse. Economic analysis conducted by Cornish & Grey found that for each child considered:

• Potential future public costs avoided in the next five years ranged from £1.8M to £164K.

• Costs avoided by breaking cycles of crime now ranged from £2.5M to £700K for each child up to the age of 40.

With a cost per child of £21,000 for 18 months of intensive SHiFT support, for every £1 spent on SHiFT £8 is saved.