YouthChoices Social Benefit Bond

The YouthChoices SBB aims to reduce youth reoffending rates for young people.

The service is being delivered by Life Without Barriers from two centres in North and South Brisbane.

Over the next five years, the service will engage will up to 600 young people.

OBJECTIVE

To reduce the frequency and severity of offending behaviour of young people who are at risk of detention or on remand

OUTCOMES

• Reduced incidences of young people being held on remand or in detention, and related costs (e.g., police and court expenses)
• Reduced substance abuse
• Improved school attendance and participation
• Enhanced parental skills

LOCATION

Brisbane North, Brisbane South

SERVICE PROVIDER

Life Without Barriers

INTERMEDIARY

National Australia Bank

BOND SIZE

$8.2 million

CLIENTS

Up to 600 young people

SERVICE PERIOD

5 years