“Young People and Sexual Health: vulnerable

groups.”

Welcome!!!!

Introductions….

Hope and Aims for the Session

To understand what makes a young person vulnerable

Explore how to engage young people both in face to face contacts and as service providers

Consider how to influence commissioning and service delivery

Identify one or two vulnerability factors and write them onto a “Post It” note

Vulnerability Factors??

Things that make a young person vulnerable

Homelessness Unemployment Drug use Gang membership Lack of education/ information Lack of self-esteem. Immigration status. Mental health Other

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In groups pick a theme where you have experience working.

Discuss how you have successfully worked and engaged with that group.

Include tools or ways of working can be used

Sharing Best Practice

What Works???Working with Strengths and PotentialIdentifying Intrinsic MotivationTrust Setting realistic goals in partnershipEmotional Connectivity with the YPUsing a Guiding StyleBelieving in the YP

Empowerment and Bringing about Change

How do we influence commissioners and service delivery

What needs to Change????

Thank you for your Participation!!Good Bye!!!!