Youth prevention work

Youth prevention work

Keeping up at school isn’t always easy. Sometimes there’s a lot going on in a young person’s life – such as fear of failure, peer pressure, low self-esteem or tensions at home. Our youth prevention workers support young people who could benefit from extra guidance at secondary school. Together, they explore what is going on and what is needed to help them move forward again. In doing so, we work closely with parents, the school and other relevant parties.

What do we do?

Sometimes a few conversations are enough. Sometimes it takes a bit longer. The young people always stay at the wheel. We provide overview and peace of mind.

A youth prevention worker:

• Listens and thinks with young people.
• Helps bring back overview and calm in school and home situations.
• Is present in schools and visits home when needed.
• It will refer people to other support services if that is more appropriate.
• Maintains contact with mentors, parents and other care providers.
• Ensures that everyone works well together.

Where can you find us?

You can find us at the following schools: Aeres, Aurum, Porteum and De Steiger.

Sign up

Would you, as a parent, like to find out more, or would you, as a young person, like to get in touch with the youth prevention service? If so, please discuss this with your mentor and/or the school’s support team.

Trainings and guest lectures

Fear of failure training

Young people work on learning to cope with fear of failure in order to boost their self-confidence and manage stress. Sessions are available both individually and in groups.

Girls’ Choice / Boys R Us

Young people learn in a classroom setting, in a playful and relaxed way, to talk about and reflect on relationships, desires and boundaries relating to intimacy and sexuality.

social media

Young people are growing up in a digital society. During classroom lessons, they learn to develop a healthy and critical mindset, enabling them to cope effectively in these rapidly changing times.

bereavement support

For young people who have lost a loved one (Samen dragen). They share experiences and find support. Or for young people going through a separation or divorce (Tussen twee huizen). They talk about their home situation and learn to cope with change. The aim is to learn to come to terms with what has been lost, to allow space for emotions and to restore balance, so that you can move forward with life, step by step. Available both individually and in groups.