Core objectives

The Building Resilience in Young People project aimed to increase and develop particular skills in young people. Five objectives were set based on elements that could contribute to building resilience in young people:

  1. Alternative way of expressing views and opinions
  2. Role models
  3. Definition of respect and how that definition impacts on others
  4. Genders issues
  5. Public speaking skills

The core objectives were to be achieved through a range of positive activities designed to either enhance or develop the necessary skills or ability.

Each core activity was chosen based on its ability to develop and build resilience in young people model. The framework sets out an outline of what is to be achieved and suggests various activities in from which to do so:

  1. Introduction: team building (Week 1)
  2. Respect and Values ( Week 2)
  3. Life skills (Cooking) (Week 3)
  4. Expressive Arts (Week 4)
  5. Public speaking (Week 5)
  6. Presentation at school assemblies (Week 6)

  

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