UNLOCK, campaigning for reform and better support for young people with criminal records
UNLOCK are stalwart campaigners for those that have fallen by the wayside as young people, they support and provide advice, for people seeking employment and entry to professions, that might be obstructed by offences shown on their criminal records committed years ago, or have little relevance. In 2020 there was reform, with acknowledgment of the […]
TAKE THE MYERS BRIGGS (MBTI) PERSONALITY TEST – ITS INTERESTING AND FREE.
https://www.16personalities.com Taking the MBTI test is a useful and often enlightening experience – people often have yahoo moments, as they can finally put themselves into categories: understand a little more on the reasons they behave or think a certain way. This can support your development in all areas of life, but its’ also a bit […]
A STUDY on the O.C.E.A.N. PERSONALITY TRAITS from 2015, an alternative to the MBTI framework.
A deep dive into the 5 major personality traits that we all share.
YOUNG MINDS: A young persons story what’s it like being sectioned by the police as a young person?
‘YOUNG-MINDS’ a powerful voice for youngsters in the UK, have published an article on the struggle and difficulties faced by a 17 year old – giving their perspective on the system and the challenges they faced… read their story. Follow the link to their website… and follow them on social media… https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/what-it-s-like-to-be-sectioned-by-the-police/
Worrying gaps in services for children entering adulthood
https://www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/news/mind-responds-to-look-ahead-report-highlighting-the-gaps-in-young-people-s-mental-health-crisis-care/ MIND, a renowned mental health charity have identified a worrying gap in child mental health services meaning that the benefits of early intervention are being missed. With life altering intervention potentially being omitted- as struggling young people embark on their journey into adulthood with unaddressed and even unidentified mental health issues.
An academic study on the importance of relationships and continuity during transition from child to adult services.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4234698 Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who experience mental health problems experience transitions and need help from a variety of organizations. Organizations promote continuity of care by assisting young adults with developmental, service, and systemic transitions. Providers offer specific services to help transitions and also form cooperative relationships with other community […]
A survey on what defines a role model through the eyes of a teenager.
Its not a secret, we all look up to sport stars and movie-stars, high achievers, and people that have fame and success. But what is it that connects these people? The survey suggests that ‘kindness and being an inspiration’ are qualities that provoke admiration amongst young people, with nurses and doctors sharing the top spot, […]
The Importance of Buddies – role modelling for young people.
Check out this article, it highlights the importance of good role models for young people… Here at Buddies our aim is to ensure the young people we support are properly supported by people that care and want to make a difference in their lives – using the 5 qualities highlighted as a benchmark.