Safe
We want all children and young people to feel SAFE in their communities.
Young people tell us youth work helps them feel safer:
- “In a youth centre you can find out your own mind, explore who you are. Passions you have, you can follow without feeling judged. Youth workers listen to what you like and help you explore this.”
- “Since it is getting dark in the evenings my mum lets me stay out later because I am in youth club.”
- “Youth Work takes us away from different environments where we might not be safe and offers a space for us to go where there are adults we trust.”
Case study: Feeling safer and reconnecting with school – Specialist Youth Work through North Berwick Youth Project
North Berwick Youth Project’s wellbeing walks continue to make a big impact in our area.
This year, youth workers supported 51 young people during the school day, helping them improve their mental health and wellbeing. One young person shared how weekly walks with their youth worker became a turning point: “School wasn’t working for me and I felt low and isolated. Meeting my youth worker every Tuesday gave me someone to talk to and helped me feel less alone. She helped me build confidence, make friends, and feel more like myself again. Without her, I’d probably still be stuck at home.” This support helped her feel safer, more connected, and ready to re-engage with school life. A Guidance Teacher at North Berwick High School, added: “Their simple referral system and weekly check-ins with a thoughtful youth worker do so much good. Our young people are so positive about the support. Thanks NBYP!”
Find out more about North Berwick Youth Project: https://www.northberwickyouthproject.org.uk/