FAQ

  • What age groups does DBA Project’s youth mentoring programme support?

    DBA Project works with young people aged 8–25 across three cohorts—8–12 (early intervention), 13–17 (adolescent support) and 18–25 (transition to independence)—delivering developmentally tailored mentoring sessions, group workshops and on‑the‑job training.

  • How can schools book a free Discovery Call for crisis intervention and mentoring?

    Schools, pupil referral units and local authorities can schedule a complimentary 20‑minute Discovery Call via the “Book a Free Discovery Call” button. During this call, we’ll map your objectives, outline a bespoke mentoring or crisis‑intervention roadmap, and send an instant calendar invite—no back‑and‑forth required.

  • This is a frequently asked question?What is the duration and format of DBA Project’s youth mentoring and crisis‑intervention programmes?

    Our standard engagement model runs for 6–12 months and includes weekly 1:1 mentoring sessions (60–90 minutes), monthly group workshops (2 hours), on‑demand crisis interventions and a minimum four‑week on‑the‑job placement. Delivery can be in‑person or virtual, tailored to your organisation’s needs.

  • Can DBA Project tailor a bespoke youth intervention programme to our specific needs?

    Absolutely. Our bespoke delivery option lets you co‑design every element—target outcomes, content modules, stakeholder roles and success metrics. We’ll draft a detailed Statement of Work, complete with timelines, resource allocations and KPI dashboards, before any contract is signed.

  • What are DBA Project’s fees and funding models, including grant‑funded options?

    We offer flexible commercial structures:

    Commission‑Based Partnership: 10–15 % of first‑year contract value, payable per enrolled participant.

    Retainer + Success Fee: Monthly retainer plus a tiered success fee tied to agreed outcome thresholds.

    Grant‑Funded & Social‑Impact Bonds: We collaborate on grant applications or structure a Social‑Impact Bond, where our fee is contingent on meeting social outcome targets.

  • How does DBA Project measure and report impact on school attendance and re‑offending rates? We deploy a multi‑layered evaluation framework:

    We deploy a multi‑layered evaluation framework:

    Baseline & Exit Surveys: Quantitative scales for attendance, behaviour and wellbeing.

    Data Analysis: Pre‑, mid‑ and post‑intervention tracking of attendance and exclusion metrics in partnership with your data team.

    Case Studies & Testimonials: Qualitative stories and video clips illustrating transformation.

    Monthly KPI Dashboards: Live reports in PowerBI or Google Data Studio delivered directly to your inbox, highlighting progress against your targets.