No Offence Booklet - set up youth projects with ex-offenders

Aims of the tool

Find out how to organise international youth projects with young offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk of offending or those currently in prison

Description of the tool

Youth in Action programme aims to be open for all. Yet it is evident that not all young people, especially young people with fewer opportunities, have equal access to international projects. Some of them face a constellation of disadvantages and obstacles which makes it simply too difficult for them even to think of going abroad or to start communication with foreigners.

Young (ex-)offenders, those at risk of offending or currently in prison for sure belong to this group of young people for whom the above description suits well. Still, from the past, there are many successful projects which have proven the long-term effect of international projects on the personal life of these young people. When offered on the right time in their personal pathway and as a method to enhance their inclusion a step forward, international projects can be a very positive catalyst.

So is it really possible? Yes. Will it be easy? No.

But getting young people on board for something like this is already a big step forward. “No Offence” is a practical booklet aiming to stimulate the participation of young (ex-) offenders, those at risk of offending or currently in prison in international projects.

“No Offence” aims to challenge you, as a youth worker, social worker, probation officer and everybody who works with this target group and in whatever capacity, to set up international projects with the target group. This booklet provides you with tips and tricks.

So take a deep breath and jump into the international project work to make a step forward in your daily work with this target group. No offence, right?

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