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Kali Lindsay

Innovative sports project aiming to reduce knife crime in North East enters fifth year

A project that aims to steer young people away from knife crime is heading into its fifth year.

The YOLO project sees dedicated mentors work with young people aged 10 to 16 who have come to the attention of police for carrying a knife or weapon in recent months.

The project aims to divert young people away from violent crime, with 87% of those benefiting saying they feel more confident, more able to set and achieve goals and are now more optimistic about their future.

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