Feedback from facilitation, training and intervention work
Young people’s reflections …
'There wasn’t much I disliked because I was treated with respect '
‘Made
you look at how to handle difficult situations differently
‘Liked learning about how to control yourself in situations.’
‘I liked it all because it made sense’
‘I really liked the session you did at our
school today. I think it brought up a lot of strong issues of gun crime in
Bristol and it taught me a lot. Thanks for coming’
‘I reckon it was really good and the message
you put across worked. I really think you made a difference - thank you’
talk and not feel embarrassed’
‘ 'You got to have your
opinions listened to’
Young People and Conflict Training: May, 07
"All of the course was enlightening and has given
me a new outlook toward gangs and individuals in them. I feel that the course
has given me new tools for dealing with conflict for my students as well as
myself."
"Overall good, emerging issues: concerns in
Bristol with gang awareness, where to take it? Good practice/working models,
support for staff."
City Council team development, Jan 06: ‘Very positive returns even though dealing with sensitive and often negatively expressed issues - an extremely useful day’
Community development worker, Aug 05: ‘Challenging, informative, practical, excellent groundwork’
Teacher, May 05: ‘A really well planned and informative two days. It was interesting for me as a teacher to see how other people worked with young people.’
Regeneration worker, Sep 03: ‘I’ve come away with new knowledge and strategies to work in more effective partnerships in future – thanks.’
Police beat officer, Mar 06: ‘Very good course that more police staff should come on. Quality training delivered at the right level.’
Connexions training manager, Sep 03: ‘Very useful - mix of practical/theoretical activities – good ‘learning to learn’ techniques.’
Senior police officer, Mar 06: ‘Tools to use within my role when dealing with conflict management on any level’
Teacher, Sep 05: ‘Brilliant! It really helped the students reassess. We did a follow up and the students were all agreed that for (in some cases the first time!!!) the sessions made them stop and think.’
City council worker, Nov 05: ‘I understand lots more about myself and others, which I think is very important at this time.’
Youth worker, May 05: ‘All of it was useful in different ways – some good ideas to try out, good role plays/scenarios to feel and experiences. Some excellent stuff to get inspired by and take to my outreach work’
Trainee teacher, Dec 06: ‘Useful to highlight the conflict internally between your natural reaction to a situation and what is required of you professionally’
City Council team member, Nov 06: ‘First opportunity the team has had to discuss issues without ‘tension’ and territory getting the way. Full participation was encouraged and achieved … good result.’
Teacher, Head of Yr 9, 05: ‘Very effective, excellent production, acting and slides….This is an extremely effective method for explaining these issues which are central to many young people’s lives. It was great.’
Community Safety police officer, 05: ‘A number of normally disengaged students got very involved and clearly began to question some aspects of the gang and weapons youth culture. What pleased me most was the clear evidence of a positive impact on the sort of hard-to-reach young people for whom a talk from myself, colleagues or teachers would not have touched. A valuable piece of work.’
Pupil, 15, 05: ‘This was really good. It helped me understand how serious things can get when you have a weapon.’