Young people have told us that they experience a lack of understanding from adults in all kinds of everyday situations. From GP practices to the Jobcentre, from employers to schoolteachers – many professionals come into contact with young people experiencing difficulties but may have little insight into how their experiences make it difficult for them to engage in the same ways as some of their peers. The resources in Co Produced Resources were designed with young people, and focus on building confidence and skills in colleagues and organisations.
The toolkit also provides resources for those considering service design, with independent evaluations of all aspects of the work undertaken as part of the Future 4 Me project – an award winning innovative project, funded by TNCLF, which worked directly with 16-25 year olds with experience of care and custody over a 7 year period.