YARE is an early intervention framework to support youth-at-risk (YAR) using evidence-based or evidence-informed services and/or programmes. This framework consists of the following components:
a) Assessment of risks
b) Evidence based/informed programmes
c) Evaluation of the programmes
d) Standards of competency for youth workers
The YARE Framework is a pilot which started on 1 June 2016, and will last for up to 3 years. Ten service providers have been appointed to deliver programmes under the YARE framework, which are funded fully under VWOs-Charities Capability Fund (VCF).
Who can benefit from YARE intervention?
Youths aged 12 to 21 years old who have at-risk traits such as
conduct issues;
peer or family relationship issues;
bullying (bully or victim);
social difficulties;
anti-social attitudes or behaviours;
dependence/addiction to cyber activities, drinking, sexual, substances etc;
incarceration of parents or significant care-giver;
criminal conduct; and/or
poor response to school intervention;
children of divorced families
Service providers providing YARE programmes
You may contact the service providers in the list below to find out more about their specific programmes.
Download: List of YARE service providers (updated 18 May 2018)