This 3 hour online training course will help practitioners put forward proactive interventions to engage & tackle this prevalent & challenging issue. Social media now plays a central role in the lives and the way of young people behave in the United Kingdom. Recent surveys indicate that around 96% of 13 to 18 year olds […]
Who could have predicted the effect that Covid-19 would have on our lives and the impact on our young people's mental health? Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders (Gore et al., 2011) which affect around one in five children and young people (Lawrence et al., 2015). This can have serious negative impacts […]
Young people have a lot to think about growing up. Exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity should be a positive experience for all young people, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people. It isn’t always easy to know how best to support a young person as they begin to think about who they […]
Detached youth work creates a unique environment for non-formal and social education to take place within the community. From building confidence and teamwork to developing life and employability skills, detached work tackles the issues in the places young people choose to meet. This workshop is for anyone new to street based youth work. Exploring the […]
Preparing for Statutory RSE - Selfies, Sexting & Social Media According to statistics the average adult in the UK has at least three social media accounts, changing the way we communicate forever. Leading the digital revolution are young people, both as consumers and content providers. But as the choice of social media platforms increases, along […]
When compared to children or adults, young people are more likely to engage in binge drinking, drug use, criminal or anti-social behaviour, hate or knife crime and risky sexual behaviour. This 3-hour online course aims to give facilitators a unique framework when working with young people. With a perfect blend of theory and practical skills that you can use with young people. This training consists of real-time sessions & techniques, discussion groups and opportunities to practice and […]
Detached youth work creates a unique environment for non-formal and social education to take place within the community. This workshop considers developing effective street-based projects, setting and maintaining boundaries on the street, staying safe and working together effectively. It also offers good practice guidelines, including staying safe on the streets, maintaining boundaries and confidentiality in […]
Who could have predicted the effect that Covid-19 would have on our lives and the impact on our young people's drug use? Some thought that our young people would relish the break from all their mundane commitments . But we have been faced with a hard task. Those everyday social interactions that we rely on, […]
Children’s mental health is a serious area of concern – around 10% of children are now reported to have a diagnosable mental health condition and of these, most report delays in accessing appropriate help.
Preparing for statutory RSE: We need to talk about the impact of pornography With easy access to free online porn and a growing number of young people claiming to be regular consumers, especially during lockdown, the need for high quality RSE has never been more important. This webinar aims to support teachers, youth workers and […]
Detached youth work has long been recognised as an effective way to engage those young people considered vulnerable or 'at risk' who choose not to access building based youth provision. In the past few months this has been especially true with lockdown restrictions in place and a media focus on young people in relation to […]
Covid 19 & Beyond : New Trends of Violence Amongst Young People Gang Conference October 2020 Gain information, knowledge, & outcome‐driven practices that engage & empower those in local communities with chronic & emerging gang issues to create comprehensive solutions to prevent gang violence, reduce gang involvement, & suppress gang‐related crime. This conference brings together […]
