Young people – Page 31 – The NEN

New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime

A new campaign and comic book resource to tackle hate crime, targeted at young people, has been launched today. Continue reading New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers launching new group in Granton

The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) are groups of up to 24 young people based across Scotland. Supported by adult volunteers and led by a police constable, the PSYV volunteer at community and national events across Scotland.

The programme is open to all young people aged 13 – 18, this allows those people to get an insight into policing in Scotland and inspire individuals to participate positively within their communities.

Like and follow PSYV – http://ow.ly/1Rdq50ukLwO

Letters: young people lead the way on environment

Dear Editor

It seems that young people are showing their elders how to protest with effect. People have talked around, on and about climate change – but have not pushed hard enough for changes: now it is more than likely we have at most about twenty years to do so. Continue reading Letters: young people lead the way on environment

New national resource to aid support for young people

The first ever national guidance for professionals giving advice and support to young people on healthy relationships and consent has been published. It means that whenever a young person seeks advice – whether from a teacher, a health professional or a youth worker – they should receive consistent, age-appropriate information. Continue reading New national resource to aid support for young people

Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives

Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives. Continue reading Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives

Choral Classics performance will support PYCP

Thanks to Jubilo for supporting PYCP and inviting us along to help raise money and providing refreshments to the Choral Classics These Things Shall Be at St Cuthbert’s Church on Lothian Road this Saturday 4th May (writes Pilton Youth & Children’s Project’s Debbie McMillan).

Jubilo Choir have supported us throughout the year with their events and have raised over £2000 for our children and young people at Pilton Youth & Children’s Project.

Thank you to Muriel for meeting us at St Cuthberts and helping us plan our trip to the church; also a big thank you to all the team at St Cuthberts for making room for all our refreshments on the night.

We hope you have a fantastic evening and I wish I could have been there on the night.

Debbie