Resources for Practitioners Working with Young People and Families

WHERE TO GO TO GET RESOURCES, HELP AND INFORMATION IN HALIFAX

Partner exploitation and violence in teenage sexual relationships
A survey of 1,353 young people done by the NSPCC to look at the extent of violence in young people’s intimate relationships

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/research/findings/partner_exploitation_and_violence_wda68092.html

Primary school Resource Evaluation
As sent out to head teachers

Home Education and Sex and Relationships Education
For secondary age young people I would recommend using this website go to ‘People supporting young people’, select ‘prevention and protection’, select ‘Choices Secondary School SRE Resource’.   It’s worth looking at the rest of the website too.  Other websites to check out www.l8r-online.co.uk and www.sexperienceuk.channel4.com/sexeducation

Primary Age Children
For primary age children I would recommend the Channel 4 Living and Growing DVD which can be borrowed from the resource centre.  There are a couple of other recommended resources – details from Caroline Swindells, SRE Development Officer 01422 369278, caroline.swindells@calderdale.gov.uk.

School Nursing Service
School nursing service and advice about SRE can be accessed via Kathy McMahon at St John’s Health Centre 01422 307314/307315.

School House Resource Centre
The Health Improvement Resource Centre, School House, 56 Hopwood Lane, Halifax, HX1 5ER 01422 397340 Mon –Fri 9-4, no appointment necessary, is a good place to go for books, DVD’s leaflets etc.

Families’ Information Service
Also worth checking out The Families' Information Service which helps parents and young people aged 0-20 with many types of enquiry.  They have a wide range of information and advice on issues about being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, achieving economic wellbeing and more. Northgate House, Halifax HX1 1UN, 01422 253053, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday fis@calderdale.gov.uk

Publications from TSA (Trust for the Society of Adolescents) have a 24 page catalogue of books, DVDs, board games and other resources - all about young people and families.  Many of the titles have been written by TSA staff and are the outcome of their projects and research.  Others have been carefully selected from other specialist organisations.  Visit the TSA website for further details www.tsa.uk.com/publications/

R U thinking about sex and relationships?  Do you know someone that is? Find out information and advice at www.ruthinking.co.uk