While many resources are channelled into responding to offending, Oxford Youth Works tries to prevent it. The project builds relationships with young people as an expression of Christian care. It tends to be the more needy and 'at-risk' young people who respond. The security that can be provided by this relationship means that young people are more open to challenge and change. Oxford Youth Works focuses on relationships with and between young people and their communities and encourages restorative approaches to all levels of conflict. Volunteers have the opportunity to work alongside young people, with other volunteers and youth workers, in communities in Oxford.