Reasons include family conflict, abuse, employment issues and homelessness. Issues are usually resolved in 1-2 contacts with occasional medium term support. This program offers individual assistance to young people and their families following police contact with young people who have been charged, cautioned or are victims of crime. Initially a VicSafe funded pilot project, this program is now being exported to other local government areas. Back to top Volunteers Volunteers make a major contribution to Knox Youth Services.
Individual contracts mean any task is possible, e.g. publicity, group facilitation, administration.
Selection of volunteers and TAFE accredited training are thorough. On-going support is provided. Back to top Student Information Officers SIO's collect and distribute information to students in all Knox secondary schools. Selection, training and regular meetings of SIO's occur at the Information Centre. Back to top Information Publications include the Knox Info-card, 'Your Guide to Youth Services' and many more specific brochures.