Transcript Young Scot Presentation - The Scottish Government

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Who is Young Scot?
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National youth information charity for Scotland
Registered charity, based in Edinburgh
Established for over 25 years
Supporting young people aged 11 - 26
Co-located with YouthLink Scotland and the Scottish
Youth Parliament
• Work with all 32 Local Authorities via Dialogue
Youth partnership initiative
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Young Scot Aims
To provide young people, aged 11 - 26, with a mixture of
information, ideas and incentives to help them become confident,
informed and active citizens.
We do this in a variety of formats so young people can access
information in a way they are comfortable with. It is our hope that
the information we provide will enable them to:
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Make informed decisions and choices
Turn their ideas into action
Take advantage of the opportunities available to them
Have the confidence and knowledge to take their place as active
citizens in their communities- locally, nationally and globally.
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Services for Young People…
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Engagement with Young People
• Numerous ways YS engages with young people
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Outreach
Advisory groups
Inclusion Audit
Social Networking
Opportunities
Volunteering
Events
Etc!
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Engagement in Decision Making
• Three examples:
– Local Investigation Teams
– Access All Areas
– Youth Commission
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Local Investigation Teams
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Working at a local level
Teams of young people
Peer-to-peer
Research and investigation
Supported
National Discussion Day
Final reports
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Access All Areas
• RRRI – Inclusion
• Sensitising local services
• Working with (e.g.)
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Chinese Youth Group (D&G)
Gypsy Traveller Group (Midlothian)
Polish Group (Aberdeenshire)
City of Edinburgh Pakistan Association
• Linking with local decision-makers
• Enhancing access and promote inclusion
• “Young Scot: All In”
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Youth Commission
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First of it’s kind – completely youth-led
Supported by Scottish Government
Scotland’s “relationship with alcohol”
19 youth commissioners, 14 – 21
Research & Investigation
Backed by expert advisors
Use of social networking
Report to Shona Robison, Health Minister
Directly influencing policy
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Conclusions & Principles
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Informed participation
The “circle” of engagement
Buy-in from decision-makers
Trust
Youth-led
Incentivisation / accreditation
Online / offline
Flexibility
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Group Discussion
• In the same groups consider the same community safety issue and
explore:
– How could young people be involved in planning activity to
influence attitudes?
– Is there a wider role for young people to be involved in decisions
about how your organisation/ partnership tackles this issue?
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