What we do
BAYI comprises Building Bridges & New Directions. (New Directions has a separate entry)
BAYI Building Bridges is a service for young people aged up to 18 who live in Aberdeenshire. Referrals come from the Children's Reporter, Procurator Fiscal, Children's Panel, Children's Services SW or parents. The aim of the services is to help young people to think about the consequences of their offending behaviour and make positive choices.
We can help with
- Our work in this areas aims to reduce the risk of children and young people offending and engaging in anti-social behaviour. We offer one-to-one intensive support, mentoring, diversionary and preventative activities and provide advice to support them to make positive choices so they and their families can feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
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- Our youth services offer children and young people a safe space where they can build relationships, enjoy activities, develop new skills and receive support to help them make positive life choices.
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