The Children and Young People's Unit promotes positive engagement with all children and young people in South Yorkshire. The unit works towards:

1. Divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour
2. Keeping young people safe
3. Promote positive citizenship
4. Promote positive relationships with the next generation of adults

Initiatives include:

• Schools Engagement
• Adopt a school
• Crucial Crew
• Lifestyle Volunteers
• Volunteer Cadet Scheme
• Lifewise Safety Centre
• YOPEY Awards