PART ONE
Darryl the Dastardly
In many ways, we could not have been more fortunate - though it did not seem like that at the time. We had taken a huge step, and trained as professional foster carers for children over the age of 12 years, who had such a difficult personal history that no home could be found for them.

The first boy we experienced was Darryl. We had opted for boys because we were told they were easier – so, thank goodness we did not choose girls. It was not a stroll in the park, an… Continue

Theatre is a highly effective way of reaching and engaging marginalised young people. It can stimulate dialogue and discussion which can help them, and those working with them, develop positive strategies and actions. For the Flavasum Trust this, in particular, means moving them away from carrying knives and using weapons to solve disputes.


The Flavasum Collection invitation.… Continue

16th September saw the first meeting of the reformed London Detached Forum. The meeting was held at Camden Detached Project, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD (close to Euston, Kings Cross or Mornington Crescent Stations)

In an interesting meeting we looked at a variety of subjects including the demands placed upon detached work, the challenge of reaching targets, and the integration of youth services.

What became clear is that Detached work is viewed very differently across the Borough’s, but tha… Continue

leaflet current 26thaug.docHi All

Here is more of the latest conference publicity and booking forms

Roy

Anybody out there keen to become involved in an action research project on the integration processes of young immigrants? You will need to be working with young migrants and amenable to participating in a series of seminars with workers from other European countries over the next couple of years. There is a need to get a group of about 20 workers from the UK together in order that we can participate. Funding available. Please contact me, c/o the Fed. and I'll send you the info. Graeme