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Unemployment, young people and substance misuse. Key messages. Looking at the impact of substance misuse on motivation how services support youth, building resilience and aspiration , developing a holistic approach to increasing positive outcomes. The Problem. 1 in 4
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Key messages • Looking at the impact of substance misuse on motivation • how services support youth, • building resilience and aspiration, • developing a holistic approach to increasing positive outcomes
The Problem 1 in 4 Young people unemployed 1 in 10 Adults unemployed Youth Unemployment Rates HIGHEST since records began Unemployment… Disaffection… COMPOUNDED by Substance Misuse
Government Response… Local Partnerships Eg JC+ Drug Strategy Focused on Recovery Employment seen as Integral Push for Treatment Providers to deliver ETE Community Reintegration
Turning Point Vision • ETE in TP • Focus on holistic approach to support • Acknowledges individual journey • Recovery journey – each path is different – transitions do not happen in sequence – i.e. get clean, get a house, get a job – • Unrealistic – doesn't always happen in that order and need to recognise and work with that.. • Focus on partnerships and collaboration – mix of internal and external support
How do this work in practice? • ETE lead / SPOC in YP team in / SPOC in JCP YP team • Focus on creating platform for movement and enabling change.. • Breaking down barriers - positive relationships/mutual outcomes... • Young person is the focus – each outcome affects another.. • Raising aspirations key to success - researching your local partners and creating pathways...
Service Provision SWDA identified gaps of 18-24 • We have developed a Transitional Role to target support to 18-24 • We have had an increase of numbers of that age group in treatment -12% • Large proportion of this age group are users of cannabis, other drug trends are alcohol and party drugs • Increased partnership with hostels to support clients around ETE provisions
Emma • 20 years old • Female • Alcohol and Cannabis Use • Low motivation • Issues with benefits • Suffers from anxiety • Generational drug use in family and difficult relationships • Poor support networks
Recommendations; • Changing cultures and attitudes of professionals and youth • Adopt ‘younger friendly’ service using a creative approach to treatment • Raise aspirations and increase employability • Increased partnership, taking a proactive approach across the borough around ETE, attending forums, link with JCP, social enterprise, Hostels, inclusive employers, volunteering opportunities • Empower clients to decision make and take responsibility
Laura.Donohoe@turning-point.co.uk Area Development Manager ETE Naznin.Ali@turning-point.co.uk Area Development Manager Young People, Families and Carers