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Working in Partnership: libraries and youth agencies

Plymouth Libraries & Plymouth Youth Offending

Prevention Service

Emma Sherriff, Outreach Support Officer

Jo Batten, Senior Youth Worker

Who are the Youth Offending Prevention Service?

Library Outreach Support Officer

How it all began…

Aims of the SIP

Literacy with a twist programme

Summer workshops

HeadSpace film projectHeadSpace 15 to 18 group worked with Plymouth City Council’s Youth Offending Prevention Team to create a short film entry for the Public Library Building Awards 2009.

The project took place over six weeks at HeadSpace and involved shooting a typical session in the library. Jo Batten planned, developed and helped edit the film with the group.

http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/libraries/cyp/youngpeople/headspace.htm

Youth Intervention at HeadSpace

Tips for creating a successful partnership

What do youth agencies want from librarians?

What do librarians need from youth agencies?

What makes a good partnership?

Any questions?

Contact details:Emma Sherriff – Plymouth LibrariesEmma.Sherriff@plymouth.gov.uk

Jo Batten – Plymouth Youth Offending Prevention Service

Joanne.Batten@plymouth.gov.uk