ECVYS Youth Voices
Posted on: October 20, 2022
You are invited to our Youth voices listening conference, workshops & information fair on 22nd October at Anglia Ruskin university.
Official invitation to the Youth Voice Conference on October 2022, with the purpose of listening to young people around issues of safety.
The youth Voice conference is being organised in partnership with Essex Boys and Girls Clubs (EBGC), Essex Council For Voluntary Youth Services (ECVYS), Essex Police, The Violence and Vulnerability Unit (VVU) and Essex Young Assembly. There will also be a range of local partners, organisations and charities attending the day.
FREE lunch, and refreshments…. Plus a free goodie bag if you are lucky enough to qualify as a young person!
When: Saturday 22nd October 2022
Where: Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford
Time: 10am – 2pm
This conference is aimed at young people aged 13 and over who live in Essex (including Southend and Thurrock) and want the opportunity to have their voices heard. The conference will focus on keeping young people safe in Essex and in their communities. There will be workshops, an information fair, speakers, the Essex Police Youth Strategy Launch and the chance to have your questions answered in a panel by decision makers!
(Please note that although we would love as many policy makers, commissioners and budget holders there as possible to listen to what young people are saying; spaces are limited and first priority will be given to young people if we are oversubscribed).
Topics that will be covered are:
– Mental health and wellbeing
– Staying safe in public
-LGBTQ+ and hate crime awareness
– VVU listening report findings
– Essex Police Youth Stagey Launch
– What to do in an emergency
– Where do you feel safe in your community
And more!
Bookings are now open!!
TO BOOK PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/dQryBpS3Pn
If you are planning on bringing a group of young people and need help with transport please get in contact.
Information Fair; opportunity to display-
During the conference young people will have the opportunity to visit information stands about local services, charities, organisation, opportunities and support around staying safe or around youth activities and safe spaces. If you would like a stand (or for us to display your information if you are unable to attend), then please email Rebecca at rebeccas@essexboysandgirlsclubs.org
If you or any young people have any questions please get in contact
We look forward to seeing you there!
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