In light of the recent violence across the UK, Youth Focus NW is committed to supporting those impacted during these times of concern. The organisation stands firm against discrimination and division. Below you can find resources and support for affected young people and adults.
A full list of resources to help us all support young people and our communities following civil unrest, discrimination and violence can be found here.
Space to Connect
UK Youth, NYA and the Network of Regional Youth Work Units are holding a shared space for youth workers and allied professionals working with young people to connect, reflect and provide support for one another following recent unrest within our communities. The sessions will be supported by trained facilitators.
Session 3: Thursday, 15 August, 3-4pm
Registration Link: register 15 Aug
Equal Equity in partnership with the National Youth Agency invites Black and POC-Led Youth organisations and practitioners to an essential webinar: “Listening & Hearing: A Safe Space to Discuss the August ’24 Race Riots.”
Friday 16th August, 10-11.30am
This virtual gathering aims to provide a platform for open dialogue, reflection, and collaborative action going forward in response to the racism, islamophobia, xenophobia and misinformation that has culminated in recent events.
We will explore community perspectives, insights, and practical strategies to address the underlying issues in the interest of building a safer, more equitable future for all young people and communities.
Registration Link:
https://lnkd.in/e9VCNmzc
Resources for Young People
The resources below contain further links, resources, and support for young people affected.
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/
Young Minds: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Resources for Adults
| Resource Name | Link | Description |
| Shout Out UK free resource hub | https://www.shoutoutuk.org/resources | A range of media and political literacy videos aimed at young people covering topics like mis/disinformation, how to avoid being manipulated, and human rights. |
| Shout Out UK: Don’t get manipulated by the far right | https://www.shoutoutuk.org/resources/#gallery-2222/3 | A video from the above mentioned hub that deals specifically with far right manipulation tactics. |
| Run, Hide, Tell – Youth Work Unit (Yorkshire & The Humber) | Run, Hide, Tell | A draft guidance for large-scale emergency response that can be repurposed and used for discussions about how to stay safe. |
| Be Internet Citizens – UK Youth | BIC – Curriculum Guide | Curriculum guide for youth workers that explores digital literacy, including mis/disinformation, stereotyping, online conflict, conscious and unconscious bias, among other themes. |
| Be Internet Citizens – UK Youth | BIC – slide deck | PowerPoint to accompany the curriculum above. |
| Be Internet Citizens – YouTube and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue | https://internetcitizens.withyoutube.com/ | Similar resources to above, aimed at teachers. |
| Talking with children about a major emergency – British Red Cross | https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/talking-with-children-about-a-major-emergency | A session plan to talk to children (5-11yrs or additional needs) about major emergencies. |
| Talking with young people about a major emergency – British Red Cross | https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/talking-with-young-people-about-a-major-emergency | A session plan to talk to young people (11-19) about major emergencies. |
| How can I support my child after a traumatic event? – Place2Be | https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/article/how-can-i-support-my-child-after-a-traumatic-event | Advice for parents supporting children after traumatic events |
| Resources – Beacon House | https://beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/ | A resource hub covering themes that include developmental trauma, war and conflict. This page also includes links to a range of support services. |
| Resources – UK Trauma Council | https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources?cn-reloaded=1 | A resource hub covering themes that include childhood trauma, war, migration, asylum, traumatic bereavement, responding to critical incidents. |
| Resources – Winston’s Wish | https://winstonswish.org/supporting-you/publications-resources/ | Resources to help support bereaved children |
| Resources – Young Minds | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/professional/resources/ | Links to resources for professional supporting young people with mental health issues. Filters can be adjusted to access resources for young people and parents as well. |
| Psychosocial support – British Red Cross | https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/psychosocial-support | Resources providing guidance around how to offer psychosocial support in the event of everyday and major emergencies. Specific section for professionals towards the bottom of the page. |
| Online Harms Training – The Social Switch Project | https://www.thesocialswitchproject.org.uk/get-involved/online-harms-training | Links to sign up for free virtual training for parents/carers and professionals supporting children and young people dealing with both harmful online behaviour and the real-life violence which can escalate as a result. |
| Young Minds: How to support your child with experience of racism | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/racism-and-mental-health/ | Aimed at parents, but a useful resource to support practioners who work with young people impacted by racism. |
| Muslim Youth Helpline | https://myh.org.uk/how-we-can-help/chat-with-us/ | Provides faith and culturally sensitive support for young Muslims. Online chat service available during opening hours. 4pm – 10pm, 365 days a year 0808 808 2008 [email protected] |
| Misinformation and Disinformation | Misinformation and Disinformation | Dundee International Women’s Centre have a lot of great information/resoruces on misinformation and disinformation on their website |
| Supporting young people to make more positive choices when it comes to knife crime and youth violence | Home – No Knives Better Lives | No Knives Better Lives on reframing the narrative around ‘toxic’ masculinity and may be able to help with some communities just now too. Looks at the expectations of young men/what it’s like to be a young man just |
Last modified: August 13, 2024
