Youth Offending Team

Knowledge of the Children Act, Prevent and Safeguarding agendas. (E) I have been working as a Head Youth Worker at Mosaic LGBT Youth Centre for almost a decade and one of my primary responsibilities was Safeguarding (Children Act) as well as an implementation of Prevent. I am also a trained social worker, although I am trained abroad I found it being a very transferable skill set in order to implement the said functions. Knowledge of developments in education – particularly post 16/ learning…

thesis statement that - youth crime is under control in New Zealand. The ‘other data’ will consist of four paragraphs. First of all, information on the topic will be given as well as the types of offenders that exist; secondly, what causes these children and young people to commit illegal acts; thirdly, the consequences they face in court once they are caught and finally, what New Zealand has done and is continuously doing to reduce this issue even further. In essence, youth crime is illegal…

Today children appear to be growing up faster and faster. It has often been said that the youth is losing their innocence at younger ages. However these ideas are new. Neil Postman wrote the Disappearance of Childhood, where he attributes to this fleeting youth to the birth of new technology, especially television. What is interesting about Postman argument is to establish his points he first begins with discussing the invention of childhood. Thus giving his readers the impression that he…

Being brought up in an environment where it was dangerous; peoples life experiences and the struggles make a person life change. There have been many life lesson experiences that I have took with me as I grew up. When most people get life lesson talks from a parent(s) or any adults, most take them for granted. They also think that what they are informing them on is not the most educational thing. I have realized that Frank Nemeth and I have similarities on growing up and learning and getting an…

Young Fish Out of Water Well there are certainly many things wrong with our current education system, but for the purpose of this let 's focus on a few major problems. The most obvious problems to me will be addressed here. First problem addressed is time of day and its effects on students, the importance of specific skills, and finally the effect of melancholy, and controlling teachers. Although it may not be apparent right now all of these coincide to produce a big ball of discontent amongst…

1:1 The National Union Conventions of the rights of a child of 1991 states that all children have the right to relax, play and join in with a wide range of activities. People working with children have to be aware of legislations that protect children. They must have the child's best interests at heart know that each child has the right to express themselves. • Children's act 1989- welfare of a child comes first and safeguarding children and the roles agencies play. 1 main key...local…

get your hands on it. This can affect young adults specially at my age where we are pressured and constantly want to be accepted. The youth could be tempted to do it whether to prove a point or something which can easily make them try it again up to the point cocaine has taken over their young lives. This can affect their future and health because most of the youth that would do this are in High School, where we are soon starting our careers and lives. After reading this paper the reader will…

Effective communication is important in developing relationships with children so that all the children feel welcome and valued within the school. Children can sense when they are with someone who cares about them so can feel safe and perform to their full potential. You need to sit next to a child on a chair or crouch down to their level to gain eye contact and not give the impression that you have ultimate control as this can make a child withdraw from an activity. Effective communication is…

respect, loyalty and love for one another. Company Mission “Let Teens Be Teens” while inspiring personal strengths and goals in a fun and safe environment. Concept of Club SG promotes a safe environment and offers a variety of activities for youth ages 13-17. This ultimate performing arts club promotes unity, leadership, talent, diversity and inclusion while providing services accessed by everyone and anyone including people with disabilities. We give equal opportunities so everyone can…

The Role of Alcohol Product Advertisers, their use of the Internet and Social Media and the Affects on Young People Strasburger, Jordan and Donnerstein (2010) outline that the means of which alcohol products can be promoted has expanded, with exposure to young people on television and traditional media continuing yet exposure through social media and the internet increasing rapidly. Even though young people may be more inclined mis-use or misinterpret the advertising messages on social media…