Involving Young People in Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health Work : A Practical Guide.

Cover -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword by Children's Commissioner for England -- Foreword by young peer mentor -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- Background -- Who is this guide for? -- What does it contain? -- Age range -- Examples of positive practice -- What do we mean by participation? -- Why involve young people? -- Benefits of involving young people -- Who is responsible for young people's participation? -- Building a culture of participation -- Starting the journey -- 2. Key principles for effective participation -- Be clear about young people's involvement -- Be flexible -- Be committed to acting on young people's views -- Make participation enjoyable -- Ensure broad representation -- Consider young people's access needs -- Create a safe and healthy environment -- Provide incentives for young people -- Provide young people with feedback -- Celebrate young people's achievements -- 3. Participation methods and approaches -- Helping young people to make informed decisions -- Involving young people in the design and delivery of services -- Involving young people in staff training -- Involving young people in staff recruitment -- Involving young people in policy and planning -- Involving young people in advisory groups and boards -- Involving young people in the media -- 4. Creating the conditions for effective participation -- Your starting point -- Support from the top -- Training and support for staff -- Financial considerations -- Working together -- 5. Directory of partners in participation -- 6. References and further information.

A helpful, accessible, full-colour guide which explains how to involve young people in work to prevent teen pregnancy and promote sexual health.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.