In September 2012, POPS was commissioned by Greater Manchester Probation Trust to gather feedback from gang members and their families under the Ending Gang and Youth Violence (EGYV) agenda. Taking place over a 6 month period, the aim is to identify the needs of families of young people caught up in youth violence and/or gang related activity.
Core to this project are the family forums which will provide families with the opportunity to come together and share their experiences. We want to hear what your needs are and what your experience has been. The workshops will be relaxed and creative and children are very welcome. Refreshments will be available.
Family forum events are taking place across Manchester on the following dates:
Wednesday 28th November 2012 1–3pm Hidaway Youth Club, Shoreham Place, Manchester M16 7DG
Saturday 1st December 2012 1–3pm Community Change Foundation, 28 Cornbrook Court, Hulme M15 4EP
Wednesday 5th December 2012 1–3pm Manchester Multi-faith Venue, Ada House, 77 Thompson Street, M4 5FY
Wednesday 12th December 2012 1–3pm Community Change Foundation, 28 Cornbrook Court, Hulme M15 4EP
Wednesday 6th January 2013 1–3pm Chorlton Central, Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 8BF
Wednesday 9th January 2013 1–3pm Community Change Foundation, 28 Cornbrook Court, Hulme M15 4EP
Saturday 19th January 2013 1–3pm St Hildas RC Church, 66 Kenworthy Lane, Northendan M22 4EF
Wednesday 23rd January 2013 1–3pm Second Chance, 6 Clifton Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3HQ
Saturday 10th February 2013 1–3pm Second Chance, 6 Clifton Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3HQ
Wednesday 20th February 2013 1–3pm Second Chance, 6 Clifton Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3HQ
Share this information by downloading our EGYV Postcard.
For further information or to let us know you will be attending please contact Rev. Joe Malaika on 0161 702 1000.
If you are not able to attend any of the workshops listed we would still love to hear your views. Please complete the Family Voices Questionnaire and send it by email to j.malaika@partnersofprisoners.co.uk. Alternatively you can print a paper copy and return it to Rev. Joe Malaika at POPS 1079 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AJ.
