This document discusses the Lifetracks Project run by Rathbone Belfast, which engages with at-risk youth through detached outreach work. Staff and volunteers build relationships with young people and help identify and address issues like educational problems, mental health, addiction, homelessness, unemployment, and family issues. Detached work allows staff to directly observe youths' lives and establish trust in familiar settings, but also presents challenges like moral dilemmas and risk of violence. While some youth reject help, detached outreach effectively reaches those most in need of support.