The January 2023 Wipers Youth Newsletter highlights key updates, including the launch of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB), where six passionate Youth Ambassadors will co-produce services and participate in social action initiatives over a six-month paid contract. Wipers secured an extension grant from the VRU Stronger Futures programme for the Ether Programme, community-based mentoring, work experience, and driving theory workshops, following impactful outcomes from the Ascension Project, such as an 86% reduction in re-offending and 92% confidence improvement among participants.

The newsletter also discusses concerning delays in criminal case outcomes for children, with remand cases increasing and 58% involving ethnic minority youth. Wipers anticipates contributing to the London Accommodation Pathfinder to support holistic care for young people on remand. Additionally, CPD-accredited courses on youth engagement, trauma, and cultural competency remain available for booking.