Leaders – need to be prepared for those difficult conversations about youth crime?

Date: 1st Jun 2025 Author: Peter Tomlin

The Trusted Youth Ally (TYA) training is a free, 3-hour, in-person session and online session designed to equip individuals and organisations with the confidence and knowledge to effectively support young people, particularly those affected by crime.

There are over 360,000 young victims of crime in London every year……Only 3 out of 10 report it

It’s for anyone working with young people in London, especially those who would fit into the ‘trusted adult’ role such as Scout and Explorer leaders. Leaders can register their interest by emailing: nigel.waine@richmondscouts.org.uk within the next two weeks (i.e. by 14th June 2025)

More details are available here (opens as pdf): London Youth TYA Leaflet and you can find out more about The Trusted Youth Ally here https://www.trustedyouthallies.co.uk/

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