Runners-up: 2008
Communities
Thorplands United Football Club, Thorplands, Northampton
This football club was set up in 2005 as a response to an escalation of crime, anti-social behaviour and street drinking in the area and involves children and young people under 14 some of whom are not in school or are excluded.
www. thorplandsunitedfc .co.uk
Strengthening Families, Cardiff
This programme works with families to prevent and reduce alcohol and drug misuse and other anti-social behaviour amongst young people aged 10-14. They do this through enhancing parenting skills, building life skills in youth and strengthening family bonds.
For further information: GHoward@cardiff.gov.uk
Mitalee Summer School Project, Luton
Volunteers work with over 300 young people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds,
offering them a range of diverse training programmes, workshops on drugs and alcohol awareness, drama and film production, radio broadcast and sporting activities.
www. mitalee .org.uk/indexss.htm
Schools
Alcohol Workshops, Churches Action on Substance Misuse, Wirral
CASM run one hour Alcohol Workshops which consist of activities such as role play and
question and answer sessions that raise the awareness of children and young people to
issues relating to personal safety and health if using alcohol and how making the right choices can influence their futures.
http://www.casm.org.uk
Take Risks? Take Care!, Durham
Through a range of activities this project allows young people to research alcohol and apply that knowledge to scenarios they have designed. They then create dramas which are filmed and used as resources with other groups at community events.
For further information: Patrick.hargreaves@durham.gov.uk
Ludlow Junior Alcohol Project, Ludlow
As children complete their junior school education in Ludlow and prepare for transition to
senior school, this project aims go give them an insight and understanding of the dangers of excessive alcohol use and the impact it can have on the human body and the local community. The children themselves came up with many of the ideas for the games, songs and literature that can be used to educate other young people.
For further information: roy.terill@shropshire.gov.uk
Young People's Involvement
The Peer Education Project, Dundee
Secondary and primary school pupils plan and deliver their own peer led sessions on drugs,alcohol and smoking prevention. As part of this project, young people created and alcohol awareness DVD and resource pack to be delivered to primary schools.
For further information: johnhosie@nhs.net
Truth Is: A Denton Alcohol Free Poster Campaign, Denton
Denton's poster campaign began when a group of students from All Saints College began working on a campaign to promote the idea of their local area being an alcohol free zone.
The young people secured funding which went towards designing a campaign which included postcards, banners and posters all highlighting the message that Denton is an alcohol free zone in relation to underage drinking. The posters feature the young people themselves as models.
For further information: jimfox20@hotmail.com
Wasted, Leeds
The aim of this project was to work with a group of primary school children who were being ‘tracked' through their transition to secondary school. Using a series of games and arts activities organisers explored positive and negative thoughts on the use of alcohol. The outcome of these activities were then used to create a book about being alcohol aware which acted as a springboard for discussion within school, family and the community.
For further information: manager@space2.org.uk
Runners-up: 2006
Communities category
Getting on with the Blues, Southend on Sea
‘Getting on with the Blues' uses football to engage and empower young people to make a positive difference to their own lives and their communities.The project raises awareness and understanding of how alcohol misuse affects individuals and the community.The project works with nine to ten yearold children, and culminates in a visit to Southend United FC. Over 2,000 local children have benefited from the project since its launch in 2005.
For further information: football.com@btconnect.com
Chance UK, Hackney and Islington, London
Chance UK seeks to provide an early and transforming intervention in the lives of vulnerable children, so that together with their families they may begin to build a brighter future. They provide specific and targeted solution focused mentoring for children aged 5–11 years, based on individual need. Their programmes are delivered by carefully screened and trained volunteers, who are closely supervised and supported.
For more information, see www.chanceuk.com
Cosmic, Haringey, London
Cosmic, the children and families service for Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol, runs a phoneline and after-school clubs for children and their families in Haringey who are affected by alcohol misuse. The aim is to reach vulnerable young people before the problems escalate to require the involvement of children's services and the police. The age reach is young people up to sixteen years old, both in and out of school, delivering alcohol and drug education, and providing them with a safe and fun environment.
For further information: childrenandfamilies@haga.co.uk
Schools category
The Primary Drugs Project, Dorset
This project is a multi-agency project that provides alcohol and drug education in the Dorset area, encouraging young people to lead safe and healthy lives. It involves health, education, police and voluntary sector workers from across the local area, and works with a theatre group to deliver information to young people in an original and accessible way.The project works closely with parents and provides training for members of the community to help prevent substance misuse.
For further information: Drug Education Advisor, South and EastDorset PCT, 012 02 851255
Be Streetwize, Newcastle
‘Be Streetwize' targets young people in their final year of primary school in Newcastle and prepares them for transition to secondary school; a time when they are often experimenting with risk taking – a key factor in alcohol misuse. The project works with the police, the fire service and youth workers to encourage young people to stay safe and healthy, and covers issues such as alcohol, drugs, anti-social behaviour and crime.
For further information: rachel@ streetwisenorth.co.uk
The Flower 125 Health Programme, Sheffield
Using theatre and drama to help vulnerable young people, this innovative programme delivers workshops on alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual health and healthy eating. Its aim is to reach vulnerable young people to help them make informed choices about their health and well-being. The programme has been introduced into primary schools in Sheffield and reaches around 18 ,000 children every year.
www. flower125 .co.uk
Young People's Involvement
LookOut Alcohol Preston, Lancashire
This is a website designed by young people for young people. It promotes the health and well-being of primary school pupils by providing information about alcohol in a fun and informative way. It is an interactive site that incorporates alcohol education, downloadable lesson plans for teachers, an information section for parents and carers and information about local services. Over 26,000 young people are involved with the scheme.
www. lookoutalcohol .co.uk
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