For more than two decades, SA Omanäolise Kooli Arenduskeskus (OKA) has been training teachers in communication, psychology, new approaches to teaching and learning, etc. In addition, OKA has provided training on Restorative Justice for police officers from the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board. The organisation´s mission is to lead positive educational transformation by supporting specialists in the field and finding innovative ways to support young people in reaching their full potential in a safe and inspiring environment.

In addition to other projects, OKA developed and launched the STEP programme, inspired by the High:five model that continues to be utilised in Denmark. Since 2015, the STEP programme has assisted young offenders aged 16-29 to get into employment or education.

High:five Fonden was founded by the National Network of Company Leaders in Denmark in 2006. The organisation aims to help former offenders into employment or education, strengthen the social responsibility of companies, change attitudes towards criminal records, and establish interdisciplinary partnerships. Every year, more than 600 young people between the ages of 15 and 30 turn to High:five.

The activities are funded by the Danish government, and they currently have 21 employees from different professional backgrounds (unions, businesses, municipalities, police, etc.). High:five focuses on public-private cooperation and individual job or education matches. The goal is to establish coherence between the young person’s wishes and skills and the work environment offered by the potential employer, thereby making the young person wish to remain at the workplace.

Read more about the work of High:five Fonden here.

Aseman Lapset ry is a politically and religiously unaffiliated national organisation established in 1990. Their core mission is to support the safe growth of children and young people, increase their well-being and the well-being of their families, and minimise social exclusion. The key pillars of the organisation are openness, humanity, and presence. The central goal is to increase the participation of adults in the daily lives of children and young people.

Aseman Lapset ry focuses on teaching emotional- and interpersonal skills, intervening in cases of school bullying, interacting with youth in public spaces, mediation, providing support to young people during challenging times and responding to escalations of criminal behaviour.

Read more about the work of Aseman Lapse ry here.

MTÜ Tukkel is a non-profit organisation that has been operating since 2014. The team at MTÜ Tukkel consists of trainers and supervisors with experience in the educational and social fields. The members of the NGO operate all over Estonia, designing and implementing training programmes for professionals working with young people, conducting vocational training supervision, and offering individual counselling.

The organisation has developed various methodologies for training and consulting, as well as numerous different instructional materials and study materials. Most members of the NGO work with young people on a regular basis, carrying out various social programmes, language training, and study- and social skills courses. Their key competencies include career counselling, adult education, and psychotherapy.