The NI Executive's program on paramilitarism and organised crime released the study, which assesses the Connect Project, which is led by the Education Authority.

Dr. Colm Walsh of Queen's University Belfast conducted the study, which suggests that the strategy may help lessen teenage violence and the strain on already overburdened critical care systems.

When vulnerable young people between the ages of 15 and 25 arrive at hospitals, youth workers stationed in two emergency departments (EDs) in Northern Ireland are said to be involved in their care.

They are supposed to free up medical teams by mentoring them to find the appropriate help.

The paper, which includes anonymous case studies and participant comments, emphasises how many young people have complex needs that, if ignored, can increase their susceptibility to criminal exploitation and violence.

According to Justice Minister Naomi Long, the project demonstrates that violence can be avoided.

"This project is an innovation in how we make sure this happens," she added, adding that all children and young people in Northern Ireland have a right to safety.

Preventing hurt and violence is always preferable to dealing with it later, therefore the legal system shouldn't be the first place young people go for support.