Essex Violence and Vulnerabilities Unit – ReRoute Programme
ReRoute is a voluntary programme for 17–25-year-olds in Essex involved in violence or drug-related offences. Part of the Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit, it supports the Police and Crime Plan 2024–28. ReRoute offers intensive, early interventions—post-arrest—to reduce reoffending and harm. Skilled practitioners provide tailored support with housing, education, employment, and wellbeing. Trigger offences include Weapon possession, Drug Supply (A&B), GBH,Affray, Aggravated Burglary, Violent Disorder and Robbery. Outcomes include reduced re-arrests, return to education or work, and less demand on services—helping young people change their lives and protect communities
The average time between a young persons’ arrest/first contact with the justice system and appearance at Crown Court in some cases can be up to two years. This means there can be a significant gap between the time someone is suspected of committing an offence and the point they typically receive an intervention – if they are found guilty at court.
During this time the person may find it hard to deal with the uncertainty of their situation, may have little support by way of interventions in place and the persons’ vulnerability around environmental, behavioural, wellbeing and criminogenic factors is exacerbated and this can pose a risk to communities.
ReRoute workers (experienced practitioners with skills and experience from probation, youth justice, drug and alcohol, youth work) offer help and support for housing, finances, education, training, employment, future plans, lifestyle and health and wellbeing (based on identified needs).
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Essex young adults (must be an Essex resident) aged between 17-25 who have been arrested for a ReRoute trigger offence - Weapon possession, Drug Supply Class A&B, GBH, Affray, Aggravated Burglary, Violent Disorder and Robbery.
Young adults are assigned a ReRoute Practitioner who will support them in addressing their basic needs and triggers to offending to reduce risk and allow young adults to be supported in reaching their full potential through understanding the barriers they face to facilitating positive change and supporting them in overcoming these.
Reroute.Referrals@essex.police.uk
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Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30
