Unemployment, young people and substance misuse
Key messages
Looking at the impact of substance misuse on motivation
how services support youth, building resilience and aspiration, developing a holistic approach to increasing
positive outcomes
The Problem
1 in 4
Young people unemployed 1 in 10
Adults unemployed
Youth Unemployment Rates
HIGHESTsince records began
Unemployment…Disaffection…
COMPOUNDED by
Substance Misuse
Government Response…
Drug StrategyFocused on
Recovery
Employmentseen as
Integral
Push for Treatment Providers
to deliver ETE
Local Partnerships
Eg JC+
CommunityReintegration
Turning Point Vision ETE in TP Focus on holistic approach to support Acknowledges individual journey Recovery journey – each path is different – transitions
do not happen in sequence – i.e. get clean, get a house, get a job –
Unrealistic – doesn't always happen in that order and need to recognise and work with that..
Focus on partnerships and collaboration – mix of internal and external support
How do this work in practice?
ETE lead / SPOC in YP team in / SPOC in JCP YP team
Focus on creating platform for movement and enabling change..
Breaking down barriers - positive relationships/mutual outcomes...
Young person is the focus – each outcome affects another..
Raising aspirations key to success - researching your local partners and creating pathways...
Service Provision
SWDA identified gaps of 18-24 We have developed a Transitional Role to
target support to 18-24 We have had an increase of numbers of that
age group in treatment -12% Large proportion of this age group are users
of cannabis, other drug trends are alcohol and party drugs
Increased partnership with hostels to support clients around ETE provisions
Emma
20 years old Female Alcohol and Cannabis Use Low motivation Issues with benefits Suffers from anxiety Generational drug use in family and difficult
relationships Poor support networks
Interventions offered
Assessment
Reduce drug use
1:1 weekly sessions
Discuss impact of
PSM
Anger Manageme
nt
ETE
Outcomes
Outcome •Drug Free•Increased partnership with hostel, education provisions
Outcome •Attended a short course in psychology•Liaising with JCP Support around benefit sanctions
Outcome •Involved with piloting Peer Education in schools to increase employability•Increased motivation
Outcomes
outcome •10 week accredited course in drug awareness•Co-facilitation skills
Outcome •Receive supervision•Full CRB
Outcome•Co-facilitate education sessions in schools•Co-facilitate training to professionals
Recommendations;
Changing cultures and attitudes of professionals and youth
Adopt ‘younger friendly’ service using a creative approach to treatment
Raise aspirations and increase employability Increased partnership, taking a proactive
approach across the borough around ETE, attending forums, link with JCP, social enterprise, Hostels, inclusive employers, volunteering opportunities
Empower clients to decision make and take responsibility
Area Development Manager
ETE
Area Development Manager Young People, Families and Carers
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