Residential Programme for Vulnerable Young People
Residential programme for vulnerable young people takes off
A new residential programme has given vulnerable young people a safe place to learn and enjoy positive activities with their peers.
Building trust and establishing a positive relationship with young people is crucial to any successful intervention.
Research shows that young people who are exploited or who engage in risky sexual behaviours often feel guilt and shame which affects their level of openness and willingness to engage.
Senior Manager Gemma Wright said: “We started this programme to provide young people with a safe place to enjoy a happy and carefree experience with their peers.
“The programme enables professionals to develop a trusting and non-judgmental relationship with young people while serving as a strong disruption mechanism in relation to exploitation and risk of harm.
“We aim to run the sessions outside of term time as a means of keeping some of our most vulnerable young people safe and happy during the periods when schools and colleges are closed.”