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Blackburn Youth Zones mentoring programme will enable delivery of “Time to Talk” a specific project supporting young people aged 5 - 18 and responding to young people’s individual needs/priorities it will particularly target those disproportionately affected by the COVID pandemic.
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Situation
Throughout the covid-19 crisis our youth workers have been reporting on average 8 safeguarding concerns a week – double the norm. Of these, mental health concerns have nearly doubled (30% vs 17% pre-crisis). Domestic violence concerns have tripled, from 5% to 15%. Increased numbers of self-harm, physical abuse, CSE and domestic violence concerns have also been reported. As we come out of lockdown and we see the full impact of covid-19 young people will need support more than ever.
Solution
Over 6-month, ‘Time to Talk’ will provide flexible support, responding to young people’s individual needs/priorities. ‘Time to Talk’ has been co-designed with young people and industry professionals to ensure we have a complementary and collaborative approach, addressing needs increased through Covid-19. Young people will receive a support plan specific to their needs. The plans could include interventions, 1:1 support mentoring and targeted group work.