The social services administration in Copenhagen took the lead in establishing the sport project (SP) aimed specifically at young offenders. It was created as a project to increase the participation of disconnected young people in society, specifically by providing diversionary paths away from risky and/or criminal behaviour.

The young people involved in the programme may be involved in risky or criminal behaviour. Examples of this type of behaviour include alcohol consumption and drug dealing. Some of them have a criminal history and may have received a sentence in the past. SP's core goal is to provide positive social and emotional experiences through sports activities.

This occurs through participation in sports activities, whether in peer groups or in individual training sessions with professionals. Some young people have little experience participating in formal sports structures and struggle to cope with the social and emotional demands of intense group activities. On a weekly basis, sp provides a variety of sports activities.

Coaches play critical roles in the project. Some of the coaches are volunteers or (former) project participants. The project is open to the general public. Family members of young people, in particular, are encouraged to get involved. Involving family members is thought to be beneficial for developing healthier and closer family relationships.

During their participation, the young people grow more involved in the project and form closer relationships with other young people, volunteers, as well as the professionals. The project has the potential to engage disconnected young people to become involved in other types of volunteering, for example, to assist elderly people in nursing homes or young individuals with disabilities.