This is a list of links to resources to help us all support young people and our communities following recent unrest. It has been sourced from a network of youth organisations across the UK.
Resource name and source | Link | Description |
Shout Out UK free resource hub | A range of media and political literacy videos aimed at young people covering topics like mis/disinformation, how to avoid being manipulated, and human rights. | |
Shout Out UK: Don’t get manipulated by the far right | A video from the abovementioned hub that deals specifically with far right manipulation tactics. | |
Run, Hide, Tell (DRAFT) – Youth Work Unit (Yorkshire & The Humber) | A draft guidance for large-scale emergency response that can be repurposed and used for discussions about how to stay safe. | |
Be Internet Citizens – UK Youth | Curriculum guide for youth workers that explores digital literacy, including mis/disinformation, stereotyping, online conflict, conscious and unconscious bias, among other themes. | |
Be Internet Citizens – UK Youth | PowerPoint to accompany the curriculum above. | |
Be Internet Citizens - YouTube and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue | Similar resources to above, aimed at teachers. | |
Talking with children about a major emergency – British Red Cro ss | A session plan to talk to children (5-11yrs or additional needs) about major emergencies. | |
Talking with young people about a major emergency – British Red Cross | A session plan to talk to young people (11-19) about major emergencies. | |
How can I support my child after a traumatic event? – Place2Be | https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/article/how-can-i-support-my-child-after-a-traumatic-event | Advice for parents supporting children after traumatic events |
Resources – Beacon House | A resource hub covering themes that include developmental trauma, war and conflict. This page also includes links to a range of support services. | |
Resources - UK Trauma Council | A resource hub covering themes that include childhood trauma, war, migration, asylum, traumatic bereavement, responding to critical incidents. | |
Resources – Winston’s Wish | https://winstonswish.org/supporting-you/publications-resources/ | Resources to help support bereaved children |
Resources – Young Minds | Links to resources for professionals supporting young people with mental health issues. Filters can be adjusted to access resources for young people and parents as well. | |
Psychosocial support – British Red Cross | https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/psychosocial-support | Resources providing guidance around how to offer psychosocial support in the event of everyday and major emergencies. Specific section for professionals towards the bottom of the page. |
Online Harms Training – The Social Switch Project | https://www.thesocialswitchproject.org.uk/get-involved/online-harms-training | Links to sign up for free virtual training for parents/carers and professionals supporting children and young people dealing with both harmful online behaviour and the real-life violence which can escalate as a result. |
Young Minds: How to support your child with experience of racism | https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/racism-and-mental-health/ | Aimed at parents, but a useful resource to support practioners who work with young people impacted by racism. |
Muslim Youth Helpline | https://myh.org.uk/how-we-can-help/chat-with-us/ | Provides faith and culturally sensitive support for young Muslims. Online chat service available during opening hours. 4pm - 10pm, 365 days a year 0808 808 2008 help@myh.org.uk |
Misinformation and Disinformation | Dundee International Women's Centre have a lot of great information/resoruces on misinformation and disinformation on their website | |
Supporting young people to make more positive choices when it comes to knife crime and youth violence | No Knives Better Lives on reframing the narrative around 'toxic' masculinity and may be able to help with some communities just now too. Looks at the expectations of young men/what it's like to be a young man just | |