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About
Us:
OUTLINE OF THE TYPE OF
NETWORK
SUPPORT OFFERED TO PRACTITIONERS:
Facilitate
Links Through Local Regional and Cross Border Networks:
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A
forum is provided for practitioners to explore regional, national
and international commonalities and differences.
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Commitment to facilitate strong, effective
and ongoing intersectoral links, communications and planning of
services between local, regional, cross border, all Ireland and
international networks.
Promote Partnership
and Interagency Cooperation:
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Strong commitment to working
with a broad range of statutory,
voluntary and community organisations.
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A multi-sectoral membership within the Network
from the statutory, voluntary and community sector enables the
cross fertilisation of strategic approaches to working with young
people.
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Regular regional events, the publication
of a newsletter/journal and the promotion of information through
the organisation’s website facilitates interagency co-operation.
Collate, Document
and Share Good Practice:
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Commitment to a communication system that
promotes awareness of information on prevention,
intervention and post-intervention services for young people at risk.
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Coordinate information events to raise the
profile of the different experiences and understanding of interventions
being developed to support young people at risk throughout the
country.
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Encourage the sharing of models of good practice.
Informed Support
For Practitioners:
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Document and disseminate any
comprehensive information analysis on the reasons why young people
especially the disadvantaged are at risk.
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Provide information on regional
and national training events regarding the characteristics and
interventions for young people at risk.
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Regional representatives act
as a resource for the dissemination of information and organisational
support.
Influence
Policy and Programme Development:
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A
collective voice to practitioners regarding advocacy work, particularly
individuals who do not have the opportunity to impact on national
policy through their own organisation.
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Lobby for the rights of poorly paid or disorganised
practitioners working with young people at risk.
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Promote practitioners understanding of the
policy and legislative frameworks that underpin serviced provision
for young people at risk.
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Prepare submissions aimed at providing a
clear insight into the specific needs of practitioners working
with young people at risk living in Ireland.
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Advocate for the development of prevention,
intervention and post-intervention services for young people at
risk.
Network Organisational
Structures: 
Areas
Of Operation: 
How
to Participate in Breaking Through:
There are many ways you can participate in the Network, but first you do need
to become a member! If you have not paid your subscription fee then please do
so now! Remember, places for the next conference will be offered to members first
- We have a journal working group, who source
and edit articles, and oversee the content of the
quarterly journal. Contact any of those in the
working group if you would like to get involved.
- Many of the Network activities will be
taking place at regional level, and help will always
be needed in organising and promoting events, consulting
with members, and so on. Talk to your regional
representatives about getting involved.
- Document something from your own practice,
and contribute to the journal and/or website. We
always need articles which outline innovative programmes,
share experiences, and examine issues.
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