The hub will be a safe space for 14 to 25-year olds – where they can access support from a trusted professional, without the need for a referral. i-Rock will help young people identify issues that might be affecting their emotional wellbeing and mental health and then signpost them to the appropriate support; whether that is emotional or practical.
Council officials say a dedicated Young Women’s Worker will work with girls who are either being abused or are at risk of being exploited by gang members.
To celebrate Birmingham Pride’s 25th anniversary, Just Like Us and Birmingham Pride have launched a new partnership that will allow school students to get involved with Pride for the first time.
The council says A Fairer Brighton & Hove framework has been developed after it consulted families, community groups and professionals to ask their views on how it can best support families and children at risk of disadvantage
Over 1,000 young people responded to the Life in Scotland report, which the LGBTQ+ youth charity say is the biggest piece of research to date focusing on Scottish LGBTQ+ young people
“To me, it’s about representation, visibility, positivity, empowerment and normalising our presence. Plus, showing diversity within PoC communities, because we are not a monolith.”
Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic LGBT+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support.
Youth charity The Mix has released data from a new YouGov survey of 2,000 16-25-year olds across the UK, which shows the variety of relationship types that young people are having, and the wide range of sexual identities, yet also shows that a third of young people disagree that the media represents their relationships
Trustees play a vital role in the life of Allsorts. It is their job to support the project and hold it to account, ensuring children and young people feel safe, listened to and supported, whilst they continue to explore, grow and feel more confident with their sexuality and/or gender identity
Three years ago Latest CIC embarked on a ground breaking project involving three Brighton & Hove Schools, empowering groups of students, to discuss, debate and debunk prejudices.
