No-one else brings the strength of education and business networks AND the focus on intensive support and advocacy with trauma-experienced young people, who have experienced multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and are some of the most vulnerable and hardest to engage.
We have existing relationships with ‘hard to reach’ young people and families through school (teachers are generally more trusted than other professionals) and via our family support provision.
PLUS – we’re busy building partnerships and links across the regional voluntary education and business sectors.
Discover more about the research around Adverse Childhood Experiences here.
What makes our support for Young People different?
We know that with the right support, childhood trauma can be addressed, and the challenges it creates can be overcome.
We don’t ask young people ‘what’s wrong with you?’ but instead ask ‘What happened to you?’ We acknowledge the past, but look to the future.
Every young person is unique: our approach is individual and responds to each young person’s needs and aspirations. We focus on each young person’s capabilities, strengths and assets.
Relationships are key: we trust and seek to support a sense of safety. We are hopeful, positive and we NEVER give up!
Life Chance Trust 