More than Sport Nick Herbert
What is ‘More than Sport’ ? • More than Sport is a WMPCC funded diversionary project that uses sport, physical activity or even volunteering within the local sporting infrastructure as a vehicle for positive change for vulnerable young people aged 13-24. • These young people have been identified as already being involved in, or are at risk of being involved in, the criminal justice system • Focus on engagement and sustainability
Causes o of Lo f Loneliness • Toxic friendships • ACE’s • Social Media • Rural isolation • Cultural isolation • Bereavement • Fear • Relocation • Disability • Being a carer • Transition
Impacts ts of Lo Loneliness • Depression • Anxiety • Loss of confidence • Low self esteem • Loss of trust in others • Lack of social skills • Boredom • Anger & frustration • Poor physical health • Sleep deprivation- poor sleep patterns
Risks of Lo Loneliness • Vulnerability to: grooming, gambling, radicalisation, substance misuse • Self harm/Suicide • Breakdown of the family unit • Reduced school attendance/attainment • Difficulty securing employment • Further entrenchment
Exa xamples
Where a are they n now “Seeing her face when she came home, all lit up. It melted my heart” “Giving her an opportunity that nobody else in school is doing has improved her confidence and sense of purpose” How was your session today? It is a fantastic place. Caring and nice. I think I would get on really well because they give lots of support
Where a are they n now Gained the confidence to transport himself across town and attend session on his own “When I’m climbing I can lose myself and forget about the rest of my life” “He comes home and sits with me and talks about the climbing” “Climbing has helped some of his issues and it gets him out of the house”
Where a are they n now Participant in “Seriously 4 weeks ago relevant boxing I’d never would have sessions but also a imagined I was going to “Its not just a boxing club. volunteer at the club start boxing again…it was The coaches make you feel and supports the not possible without like you’re part of a family” coaches in other you. Thank you very sessions much” Racially attacked in school but his first Talking about boxing has comment to the PCSO strengthened the was the pride that he relationship with his hadn’t used his new father found boxing skills to retaliate.”
How d w do I do i it? • Building relationship that develop trust • Making people feel safe and valued • Listening to what they actually say • Empowering them to seek new opportunities and step outside their comfort zones • Identifying suitable environments and appropriate role models • Creating a sense of belonging • Positive reinforcement • Collaborative working with a variety of agencies
Thank you f for l listening. g. Any que questions? s?
Breaktime Activity
A connected society – A strategy for taking loneliness • Being bullied • Moving home or arriving in Shropshire from elsewhere • Becoming a parent • Relationship breakdown • Children leaving home • Old age/Moving into care - What do we have in place in Shropshire to support people? - What are the gaps?
Refreshments and Networking
Rural loneliness and isolation Andrew Bebb - Shropshire Rural Support
Table discussion – How to solve a problem like loneliness in Shropshire? 1. What we can do within the VCS by working together? 2. What we can do through the VCSA assembly? 3. How can we influence strategically beyond Shropshire? 4. How can the VCS work with public sector partners to better address the issue of loneliness and provide support to those who need it?
NALC’s Reaching Out Article Cllr Ray Wickson
• Closing remarks • Feedback forms Thank you for attending have a safe journey
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