10/02/2026
Real prevention starts with understanding the consequences. That is where education comes in.
Would you take out a mortgage without knowing the interest rates? Probably not. So why are our kids not being taught the "interest rates" of life before temptation arrives?
One of the most powerful outcomes from our Before You Commit programme shows exactly why this matters:
Young people’s awareness of criminal record consequences increased from 40% to 83% following our sessions.
This shift is vital. Many of the young people we work with aren't actually "choosing" a life of crime, they are making decisions without fully understanding the fine print.
They’re often told about the money, the protection, or the status. They aren’t told about the long-term impact on their education, their ability to get a job, their right to travel, or their future opportunities.
At Khadys Dream, we don’t rely on scare tactics.
Instead, we create space for honest conversations and real-life examples. We use facilitators with lived experience who can speak authentically about what happens after the choice is made.
This shift in understanding is the foundation of prevention:
Better information
Stronger decision-making
Fewer young people are entering harm blindly.
These insights come directly from our latest Impact Report, reflecting feedback from over 1,000 young people engaged across our sessions.
Prevention isn’t just about telling young people what not to do. It’s about making sure they have the facts they need to empower themselves to make the right choice.
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