The exploitation of children by criminal gangs is a growing problem in the UK. This can be significantly reduced simply by keeping young people developing within mainstream education. To often children are shipped off to Alternative Educational Provision because schools and teachers feel unable to cope with them. The costs of permanently excluding a child are £12000, which is money taken from the budget that could be better spent on more positive experiences. Re-Engage is about connecting with these marginalised youngsters, mentoring them making use of people with real experience to draw upon, and helping the teachers discover ways to cope with more challenging pupils. Using military veterans and rehabilitated offenders to help mentor young people also gives the mentors a renewed focus and vigour.