Community Justice Interventions Wales

“I've enjoyed it, it keeps you busy and I've been able to help others. Doing the Award gives you a real sense of achievement.”

Maggie Nicol, 18, Colwyn Bay

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The centrepiece of CJIW’s work with young offenders across Wales, the popularity and effectiveness of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as an accredited diversionary activity in the Welsh criminal justice system has been proven and established for 15 years with over 10,000 youngsters taking part.  Available to 14-25 year olds, the vast majority of CJIW Award participants fall beyond the scheme’s traditional reach and are excluded from participation due to social and economic circumstances.  The support provided by CJIW allows participants the opportunity to engage with and achieve the full range of opportunities offered by the Award and the associated benefits of enhanced educational and employment benefits.

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