Many young people can experience personal difficulties of some kind. Certain young people, however, face more extreme problems than others and are considered to be particularly at risk.
New from FRANK, Vulnerable Young People Making the Difference focuses specifically on vulnerable groups, including school excludees and truants, young offenders, the homeless, young people in care and children of substance misusing parents. These young people are among those most likely to become problematic drug users and, as such, are most in need of support. Indeed, while Class A drug use among young people generally has been stable since 1998 at around 8%, among vulnerable young people the figure is closer to 13%.
The pack highlights the key issues that they face and gives ideas and tips on effective communications for young people to help raise their awareness of drugs. A range of activities are included, focusing on raising self-esteem, encouraging dialogue (including a tool promoting discussion around drug-related scenarios), decision making and dealing with moral dilemmas.
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Source: www.drugs.gov.uk/frank
Posted: 28th November 2005
