SOVA Young London

	The Young London project, funded by London Councils and Jack Petchey, was set up in October 2008 and became fully operational in terms of beneficiary delivery in December 2008... The Young London project, funded by London Councils and Jack Petchey, was set up in October 2008 and became fully operational in terms of beneficiary delivery in December 2008. The whole project has the capacity to work with young people between 11 and 25 years who are socially excluded or disadvantaged within SOVA�s four main �hubs� of operation namely Bexley, Camden, Croydon and Ealing. The Aims and objectives of the project are as follows: � To increase the number of young people on the path to success by reducing the percentage of NEET 16-18 year olds and reduce the number of first time entrants into the Criminal Justice System. � To promote participation with positive activities, offer activities which provide an opportunity for the young people to develop their skills and to assist the young people in achieving their goals by signposting them to external agencies. � To develop a sense of belonging within the local community. � To provide an opportunity for young people to participate in and influence decisions within their locality whilst becoming more involved in cultural activities. The outcomes for the yp from these projects have been: � Accredited Peer Mentoring Programme � Development of a DVD project using music as a tool to convey messages warning other yp about the dangers of drink and drug abuse. � Development of a drama, communicated through the medium of film aiming to highlight the issues and subsequent consequences of yp from various backgrounds and sectors of society being involved in the Criminal Justice System. A launch event to promote this film was hosted by the young people who took part. Future projects may include: � An online television station for young people � A magazine discussing the issues of concern to young people in their local communities. � A newsletter � A website For further information on this project please contact Adwoa Jeremiah on 07795 016 882 or by email at [email protected] 1:1 Support Young People in the Community Contract Name: Young London Funder: Association of London Governmt London - SOVA Head Office and Southern Area Office SOVA Young London Unit 201 Lincoln House 1-3 Brixton Road London SW9 6DE Tel: 020 7793 0404   Mob: Fax: 020 7793 5858 Email: [email protected] Go to this site on Google Maps  SOVA Young London on TV - 2011-01-19 Televison News for South London Project. The Operational Director for this project is David Barlow contactable at SOVA Head Office