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1 results foundAuthor: Davidson, Neil Title: An Evaluation of the ‘Positive Futures Programme’ Summary: This research was commissioned by Inverclyde Council to evaluate their Positive Futures Programme (PFP). Within Inverclyde, youth unemployment, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, youth disorder and underage drinking were identified as being a concern within specific local community areas1. Inverclyde is also identified as being one of the most deprived areas in Scotland. The 2009 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) shows that 45% of datazones in Inverclyde are in the 20% most deprived quintiles and there are increasing numbers of datazones in the 5%, 10% and 15% most deprived. According to the SIMD Inverclyde has the second highest percentage of employment deprived people in Scotland. Furthermore, the Scottish indicates that 21% of the population of Inverclyde are income deprived compared to the national average of 16%. It is in this context that the PFP has emerged. The programme was developed by Inverclyde Council’s youth workers to provide a range of early intervention and diversionary programmes and activities for young people – aged 15 to 17 years of age – who are at risk of becoming or are disengaged from the education system and other youth orientated services. The programme is part of Inverclyde Council’s Safer and Inclusive Communities project and has evolved from, and in conjunction with, other similar programmes, including Guardian Angels and New Horizons. The aim of the PFP is to work with disengaged young people who have chaotic lifestyles and to provide them with alternative forms of education and opportunities. A range of ‘taster’2 workshops, fitness sessions, and personal development classes are provided to develop self-esteem, team building and communication skills, and physical and mental well-being. The programme is tailored to each young person involved in the programme and to accommodate their individual needs. The programme runs for 16 weeks twice a year. Young people are referred to the programme predominately via the education system as part of a Flexible Learning Package (FLPs) but can also be referred through social services. Once referred, young people attend anything from one day a week to five days a week, according to their specific needs. Many of them are known to the staff and have already been in contact with other agencies in the area. The desired outcomes for the young people are a return to the education system, a reduction in offending and anti-social behaviour, and the promotion of good citizenship. As well as these, the young people are encouraged to participate in workshops and activities that will provide them with a level of accreditation that may assist them in securing future employment or signpost them to other agencies to continue their development and improve their life chances. This programme is consistent with the current Scottish Government’s strategies More Choices, More Chances (MCMC) (2006) and Get It Right for Every Child (GIRfEC) (2008). MCMC’s overall objective is to “eradicate the problem of NEET [not in education, employment or training]” amongst young people and in order to do so “demands action from a range of agencies in every local authority area in the country”). GIRfEC is a guide relevant to all those involved or working with children and young people who need to be aware how the approach can “have a positive impact for all children and young people” so that they can be “successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens”. This evaluation has sought to critically assess the following: The impact of the programme on the young people; Examples of effective/good practice; What, if anything, could be improved, added to or removed from the programme in the future; Next steps and recommendations. Details: Glasgow: Glasgow Caledonian University and Scottish Institute for Policing Research, 2012. 43p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed August 7, 2012 at: http://www.sipr.ac.uk/downloads/PFP_Report.pdf Year: 2012 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.sipr.ac.uk/downloads/PFP_Report.pdf Shelf Number: 125875 Keywords: Delinquency Prevention (Scotland)Disadvantaged YouthJuveniles |