 The Anti-Bullying Charter Mark is a tool created by Young People to help organisations showcase the work they do to prevent bullying.
To view information on the Sunderland Antibullying Charter Mark click here.
Originally designed for schools, the ABCM is now available for organisations that work with children and young people.
4 organisations are currently participating in the pilot programme:
-Pallion Action Group
-Youth Almighty Project
-A690 Youth initiative
-Herrington Burns YMCA
A690 Youth Initiative case study
A690YI have a policy in place that was devised by staff and young people. Its on display at each site and they have developed a poster advertising who to contact if young people are worried about bullying at all. They have nominated two members of staff who will attend a Train the Trainer session in 2012 and cascade the training to all staff embers at A690YI.
As part of Anti Bullying week they made a DVD with young people for young people showing the effects of bullying and tips on how to confront the bullies – this will be added to their website They also had discussions at Sandhill View school about bullying, and their detached workers recorded conversations on evaluation sheets . They have also shared their policy with the Jubilee centre who did not have one. Jim Ferry is the responsible person for any bullying concerns They also have 2 young people Tanya Boyd and Wayne Ellis who are interested in doing training for young people to become assessors
They also have plans to write an app that young people can download onto their phones re bullying as soon as they find the funding to do this!
Useful resources for addressing bullying within youth projects
SVSYF Training 2012
Delay training Train the Trainer (9th and 16th January 2012) - Information Flyer
Delay training is a programme that seeks to develop the skills and knowledge of those working with young people to encourage positive decisions about being sexually active. DELAY is not a “silver ring” approach to preserving virginity until marriage. It is a way of workers encouraging abstinence to be seen as a choice all young people have.
It encourages young people’s critical thinking around sexual health as well as encouraging access to condoms, contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy choices and support about sexual identity when the time is right. DELAY seeks to balance the messages about early sex that young people pick up from the media and peers, with strong messages about the advantages of delaying sexual activity. An understanding of how we communicate the importance of pleasure and intimacy within consensual relationships will also be discussed.
There are still a few places available on this 2 day train the trainer program. If you are based in sunderland and would like to book a place, please complete the booking form or contact Amanda Gerry
Drugs and Alcohol awareness sessions
Drugs and Alcohol awareness sessions are being offered by YDAP locality workers to ensure staff (including youth workers and teachers) working with children and young people have up to date information and are able to offer a consistent messages to young people across the city.
How can I book an awareness session for my organisation?
Ring your locality lead and book in a date, time and venue to suit you.
North: Pamela Anderson 561 8265
West: Craig Newbigin 561 5687
East: Stephanie Milner 561 2836
Washington: Natasha Lane 219 3872
Coalfields: Giuseppe Furno 561 6771
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