Seminar 2: Building Safer Communities for Young People

Speaker(s): Yassir Mohammed, Addictions Development Officer with Lee Ball, Addictions Department Director

We discussed actionable plans to build nurturing communities where young people can thrive securely, highlighting the importance of creating safe environments for young people to enjoy a play-based childhood. It opened our eyes to some of the issues and dangers young people face today, such as rising youth violence and county lines, and explore strategies and collaborative approaches to ensure their safety and well-being.