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Social Care
A short story about a girl who followed the Children & Young Peoples Services route. She decided to be accommodated through a host family (SLS) but this is not the only option that is available if you decide to follow the Children & Young Peoples Services route.Hennris project
A short virtual tour showing what its like to live in supported accommodation with onsite support. This project is based in Exeter but there are similar projects around Devon. For more information contact your local council or support centres in your area.Family Mediation
The following events are based on a true story. This reconstruction shows an accurate representation of what it is like to go through Family Mediation. The story is focussed around a teenager leaving home, going through mediation and then returning home.Supported living scheme
A short virtual tour showing what its like to live under the supported living scheme. If you decided to go down this route you would live with a host family. This is a great option if you feel you would still like to live within a family environment.Young and homeless
A short story from a teenager who has experienced homelessness. This video represents a life experience from a young person passing on information and advice to others who may think about going down a similar road.Move Through Project
A short virtual tour showing what its like to live in supported accommodation with onsite support. This project is based in Barnstaple but there are similar projects around Devon. For more information contact your local council or support centres in your area.Local Council Young Peoples Housing Route
A short story about a young person who decided to be accommodated through the local council. He currently lives at the Hennis Project but this is not the only option that is available if you decide to go down the local council route.Sofa surfing
Many young people who for different reasons find themselves with nowhere to live or stay for a while, do what is called 'sofa surfing'. This usually means staying with different friends, often on their floor or if you are lucky on their sofa. This short story is a reconstruction using real audio from a young person talking through their experiences.Bideford release "Life in Bideford" Video
Young people from SWITCH youth action team and Cool Beans volunteer group have made a film with the help of Senior Council for Devon, individuals from the Bideford community and the local police.Reach for the stars
A video explaining some young people's views and opinions about their time at school, along with their idea's and recommendations on school curriculums, on what makes a good teacher and on how to make schools a better place for the pupils.Young Leaders, Change Revolution
A video documenting young people's opinions on what makes a good young leader and their own experiences as young leaders.Toms farm education project
This is a video giving a brief insight into a alternate education project called Tom's Farm. The project itself offers courses in carpentry, horse work and farming among other-things. Whilst at the same time allowing the young people a chance to socialize and learn from each other.Fit Free
The story of Sarah Williams and her campaign to increase the awareness of epilepsy.Youth Volunteering in Devon
What's volunteering and why get involved? A brief showcase of what young people in Devon have been getting up to and how you can get involved.Youth Inclusion
A short film showcasing the negative spiral young people's lives can end up in, the paths they may take and the work Young Devon does to help them change their futures.Vulnerability and resilience
The video presented at Young Devon's Towards Recovery conference about how young people feel services can get it right.Supported housing services
Homelessness is an increasing problem for young people. Over the past year we have seen 17% more young people coming into our network of YES Centres facing housing issues. This is a short preview to an our DVD highlighting issues facing homeless young people today.NCS South West
NCS South West is a partnership of 14 organisations supporting young people across the region. If you are in Year 11 you can join and have a summer of fun but also give something back to your local communities through a project that you design By taking part in NCS you will learn new skills that will help you in the future and show that young people make a positive impact in their community.Additional information
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