Young People In Focus

NAZ PROJECT REPORT SUMMARY
Sexual Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours among Black and Minority Ethnic Youth in London by Adrienne Testa and Dr Lester Coleman, Young People in Focus and NAZ Project London 2006

This report presents extensive findings from a highly influential two year study exploring the sexual health of young people from Black and Minority (BME) groups. Over 3000 young people took part in the survey. Ethnic variations in sexual health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours are reported (including variations in risky sexual behaviour). Practical information on young people's learning preferences (e.g. sexual health topics they want more information on) are also shown. Findings from 50 in-depth interviews among young BME people are also summarised including quotes from the young people themselves.

The report closes by providing numerous implications for practice and policy.

TRAINER'S MANUAL- UNDERSTANDING GENDER

Andrew Cummings, UK Youth

This training manual has been designed to provide trainers with all the materials they will need to deliver a two-day training course for those who work with young people, on the theme of understanding gender.

The manual provides the trainer with a detailed training programme, including numerous activities such as quizzes, discussion starters and games.

As well as forming part of the training programme for workers, many of these activities can then be used by the training participants in their work with young people. The manual also includes details about further useful resources such as websites and activity packs.

YOUNG PEOPLE AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

Jenny J. Pearce, Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group

NEW

The author draws on young people's voices to explore the difficulties that arise for researchers and for practitioners when working with sexually exploited young people. While child protection interventions must guide social work, she argues that other agencies such as health, education, housing and training each have a role to play in supporting a sexually exploited young person.

This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in preventing the sexual exploitation of children and young people. It will be particularly relevant for academics, students, practitioners and policymakers in the fields of social policy and social work, child and family work, child protection and youth work.

I'M OKAY BEING ME
Activities to Promote Self-acceptance and Self-esteem in Young People aged 12 to 18
Anne Betts, Sage Publications 2005

This practical programme supports professionals working with young people who have demonstrated difficulties in achievement and behaviour by providing innovate and creative activities and exercises, which help to reduce behaviours common in those with low self-esteem. Activity sheets and assessment forms are supplied on the accompanying CD-Rom.

MAKING YOUR MND UP
Exploring the issues and choices around sex and relationships for young people
Nottinghamshire County Council

This DVD consists of four films focusing on different aspects of Sex and Relationships Education. It raises issues about sex and relationships such as, delaying first time sex, and the pressures and influences that young people face in today's society.

This resource also contains an accompanying CD-ROM which provides lesson plans for each film.

Film approx 48 minutes plus 27 page booklet and CD-ROM.

SAUCE - Sex & Alcohol Under Close Examination
d2 Digital

A powerful and humorous resource which explores serious issues. This pack turns what can be difficult and challenging topics into a real joy to teach. It contains; Teacher support book; photocopiable comics and 6 sets of 10 trigger cards. Topics covered; Alcohol use and misuse; Sexual health issues; Managing relationships; Communication issues; Generation gap and gender differences.

Out To The Family
Leeds Animation Workshop

The pack includes a 15 minute animated film and booklet and is designed to raise awareness, aid discussion, and highlight the needs of LGBT teenagers. Suitable for young people, parents and families.