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What Does SROI Really Mean? | Streetwork
Social Return on Investment (SROI) measures impact. Streetwork's SROI is 16:1 - every $1 donated creates $16 in social value. Learn more today!
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Risk & Protective Factors in the Lives of Young People
Risk and protective factors shape youth behaviour. Learn how Streetwork’s mentoring builds resilience, life skills & a positive future for at-risk youth.
Have you ever wondered why do some young people end up involved in very risky behaviours such as drug and alcohol use or criminal activity, and others do not? The factors that lead to young people becoming involved in disruptive and destructive behaviour are complex and vary from person to person. Some of the risk factors can include, but are not limited to, alcohol and substance abuse, mental health issues, poor parental supervision, difficulties in school and employment, negative peer associations, poor personal and social skills, homelessness, neglect and abuse.
There are a number of protective factors that the StreetWork mentoring relationship can provide a young person in their development:
* Developing positive behaviours through setting boundaries and expectations
* Providing a sense of safety
* Developing life-skills
* Building a positive identity
* Build self-esteem and a sense of purpose
It's all about creating opportunities and skills to support young people turn their lives around.
Turn a Young Life Around by Giving Them a Future
Help turn young lives around with Streetwork’s mentoring programs. Support at-risk youth like Peter to overcome challenges & build a brighter future.
Streetwork has an impressive track record supporting at-risk young people to turn their lives around through our early intervention programs, called the KickStart Mentoring Program. 15-year-old Peter* was referred to Streetwork by his concerned teacher as he had stopped attending school. He loved school but due to some problems at home & a few poor decisions he made, he was finding it really tough to continue.
Streetwork supported Peter to set goals to address a number of issues affecting him, with the ultimate aim of re-engaging in school. Together with his Youth Case Worker, Peter developed strategies to address the issues he was experiencing at home, work to improve his mental health & get back to school. As Peter also struggled with substance misuse, Streetwork supported him to receive the specialist drug & alcohol counselling he needed. After six months of one-on-one mentoring, Peter has successfully returned to school and is continuing to get the specialist support he needs. Peter is now thriving; he has a part-time job at a local cafe & no longer participates in some of his risk-taking behaviours.
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How to You Engage a 'Disengaged' Young Person?
Engaging disengaged youth is tough. Learn how StreetWork’s mentoring program builds trust, connection & motivation to inspire positive change.
First of all we need to determine what does a disengaged young person look like. Working with disengaged young person is really, really tough. These are the young person who often don't want to talk, or may seemed bored, withdrawn, openly hostile and apathetic. With these young person we need to try to offer them something interesting enough that they want to participate in a conversation.
As part of the Streetwork Kickstart Mentoring Program our Youth Case Worker use a combination of strategies to engage young people. This may include forming connections; being active and interactive; being brief without being hurried; assumes the best in every young person they work with; and apply a balanced blend of support and challenge. Our Youth Case Worker assume the very best in every young person and create opportunities through inspiration and imagination. Do you want to learn more about our theory of change?
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Why Setting a Goal Plan is Important for Success
Goal setting is key to success. Learn how StreetWork’s mentoring program helps young people plan, reflect and take steps toward positive change.
Many may view planning as a 'boring chore' which is often viewed as an ‘inconvenient’ step on the path to success. However, StreetWork recognises that its core to the success of our KickStart Mentoring Program & therefore proven to be of great assistance to young people (YP). Without proper planning, we see the evidence of YP slipping back into their risky habits.
The goal plan as part of the mentoring program has a number of purposes:
* It empowers the YP to take ownership of their steps towards change
* It allows for reflection & a sense of achievement as tasks are completed
* It introduces the YP to other areas of support in their community
* It sets expectation for future challenges and steps to prepare
* It creates a positive sense of purpose in the YP’s life
Why not start your plan today … start by putting pen to paper on what goal you want to achieve. You then only need to break it down & start planning how you are going to achieve the goal you have set. Go on ... take the first step to achieve you goal by starting your plan.
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What Does Good 'Engagement' Look Like? | StreetWork
Effective youth engagement is key to positive change. Learn how StreetWork builds trust & supports young people in achieving their goals.
‘At StreetWork we think that engagement with young people is a crucial factor to ensuring that they achieve their goals. It's the process of establishing effective working relationships so that there can be a common understanding of goals and a shared commitment to supporting them so the young person realise their goals.
Our youth case workers engage with young people by creating an environment that is conducive to them achieving the change they want. Developing open, honest and positive relationships is the key to success and this can be achieved through:
* productive two way communication
* the young person actively participating in decision making, goal setting and case planning
* promoting trust between the child or young person, family and worker
* genuine contribution and a greater sense of control by the young person
Why not try implementing one of these strategies to improve your engagement with a young person … I'm sure you'll be successful.
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