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NHWN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

NHWN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. Introducing Catch22 Why involve young people? How can we help?. Our beliefs and purpose. We believe that every young person deserves the chance to get on in life. We are here to help young people find their way out of tough situations. Learn Earn a living

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NHWN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

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  1. NHWN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

  2. Introducing Catch22 • Why involve young people? • How can we help?

  3. Our beliefs and purpose We believe that every young person deserves the chance to get on in life. We are here to help young people find their way out of tough situations.

  4. Learn Earn a living Live somewhere safe Steer clear of crime Give something back Alternative education Entry to employment Housing support Youth crime prevention / work with young offenders Volunteering Key themes

  5. Key facts about Catch22 • Over 100 services and projects • 1,200 staff and 600 volunteers • Work directly with 37,000 young people • Support many more young people indirectly through consultancy, training, national programme support

  6. Our current services

  7. Some results – Community Space Challenge • 2007- 2009 • 5265 young people • taking part • 70,000 hrs volunteering • 1175 accredited awards • 77% of young people • in trouble less or • not at all

  8. Some results – Design against crime challenge “It was a really inspirational experience to see so many young intelligent people from Salford and Manchester who cared about others suggesting ways in which their communities could be safer better places to live.” Chief Superintendent, Greater Manchester Police

  9. Why engage young people? • For NHW movement to be open to all • Young people are the movement’s future • Young people more likely to be involved in crime • as victims and offenders • Young people have valuable insights • Supporting young people to be and feel safe • Young people’s rights and responsibilities • To create strong – and safe - communities

  10. Our skills and knowledge base • Understanding youth culture • Effective approaches in preventing youth crime • Engaging young people from diverse backgrounds • Safeguarding young people • ‘Hot topics’ – e.g. preventing & reducing gang involvement, reducing substance misuse, knife-related crime • Developing & managing community-based initiatives

  11. Accessing support services for young people Youth offer ACPO Strategy for Children & Young People Inspiring communities PLINGS Targeted youth support Aiming High Challenge & support Statutory guidance on positive activities Youth Inclusion Integrated youth support Youth leadership Young victims’ pledges Tackling knives action programme National Children’s Plan Youth Restorative Disposal Youth Taskforce Referral Orders Staying Safe Action Plan

  12. Restorative approaches De-escalation and conflict resolution Mediation and reparation

  13. Some possibilities • Face-to-face or online training • Involving young people as co-trainers • Training for trainers • Inputs at events • ?

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