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We would love to welcome you to our online AGM on the 13th of November.

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#AGM #thirdsector #scotland

Almost 15 million teens around the world using vapes, WHO report says The report marks the first time the WHO has tracked e-cigarette usage, and found that "adolescents are generally using the products at a higher rate than adults".

#WHO concluded "based on available data, rates of #vaping for 13 - 15 year old's are on average 9xs higher than the prevalence among adults"

#snus #cigarettes & #nicotinepouches we share information about #risktakingbehaviour & can help young people you work with. Get in touch!

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#ChallengePoverty

The campaign aims to highlight that too many people are living in #poverty & showcase positive action being taken to address this

We are passionate about spreading awareness around links between poverty& #risktakingbehaviour

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#CPW25

👉 #GamblingHarms Summit: Standing Strong for a Safer #Scotland

Our team are at Glasgow City Chambers today for the Summit with the RCA Trust.

Brilliant to see Govan Youth Information Project-their presenter participated in a gambling education fund project with us a few years back!

#thirdsector

👉 Day 3 - Children

#EuropeanGamblingHarmAwarenessWeek we're sharing a brilliant resource created with Rock Trust, "Push Your Luck"

Inspired to create your own #risktakingbehaviour resource? We have a Youth Fund!

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#youthwork

#EGHPN #gamblingharmprevention

It's European Gambling Harm Awareness Week

Get involved - help raise awareness!

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#EGHPN #gamblingharms #risktakingbehaviour

👉European Gambling Harm Awareness Week

Get involved and sign up for this brilliant webinar, tailored for professionals in prevention, treatment, research, and regulation.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eghpn-gamb...

Day 3-great conversations
👉Start conversations when they are young:

Young people have the right to be heard and to talk about things that matter to them. Building communication & trust at a young age will help them open up about their challenges, emotions & fears
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One Stop shop:Gambling,Nicotine & Alcohol: Parents,Carers What's the harm? Discussing the potential harms of these products while exploring how they are marketed in shops to your children & ways to reduce the risks.

Are you a parent/caregiver curious about risk-taking behaviours and how they might affect your children & young people growing up?

Join our online webinar to discuss, share & ask questions about these important topics

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#parents #families #carers #youngpeople

Proud team today! Our CEO Allie and talented Project Officer Jamie were supporting the The Kiltwalk yesterday, raising money for Women's Aid East and Midlothian and helping keep spirits high for everyone taking part.

🎉 An amazing event and lots of much needed funds raised, congratulations!

Out & about at freshers events over the last few weeks raising awareness of #risktakingbehaviours. We've met so many brilliant students, staff, organisations & charities

This week you'll find us at Queen Margaret University & Fife College!

#freshers25 #freshersweek #risktakingbehaviour #youthwork

Gambling Harms Summit: Standing Strong for a Safer Scotland Knowledge is Power, Prevention is Key.

Grab one of the last tickets - We'd love to see you there!

👉 Gambling Harms Summit: Standing Strong for a Safer Scotland,
⏰ Tuesday, 24 September 2025,
📍 Banqueting Halls, Glasgow City Chambers.

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👉Free on Tuesday 30th September @ 10am?
🗨️Join the conversation with our brilliant team!

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#risktakingbehaviour #youthwork #scotland #edinburgh

Day 2 - great conversations with young people
👉 Ask Questions 👈
Asking young people questions is crucial for building strong relationships, fostering their emotional well-being, and promoting their development into confident and capable individuals.

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Looking for ways to have better conversations with your teens? Check out our Good Conversations series

Day ONE
No big lectures
Try to offer the same support that you would a friend – listen without passing comment, without making judgements or offering criticism.
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"Children and young people have the right to a childhood free from alcohol marketing." @alcoholfocus.bsky.social

Our team talk to young people in sessions about #alcohol and other #risktakingbehaviours - get in touch if you'd like more information

#youthwork #scotland

#Freshers25

Niroshini is excited to be at Dundee and Angus College today!

If you're in or around the Gardyne campus, we'd love to chat!

#risktakingbehaviour #youthwork #scotland

Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.

#Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the 7th year in a row despite a 13% fall in fatalities, official figures suggest

We're passionate about supporting young people to make informed decisions about #risktakingbehaviours -including drugs

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#youthwork

🎉 Are you excited to be studying at Ayrshire College? Ande will be flying the Fast forward flag at their #freshers events!

Get involved and say hello 👋 !

#freshersweek #youthwork #risktakingbehaviour #scotland #ayrshire

Lots of brilliant events coming up from our team if you'd like to learn more about #gamblingharm

Scan the QR code and we'll see you there!

#families #youthwork #students #gaming

ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.

"Failure to diagnose and treat #ADHD can lead to self-medication with alcohol or other drugs, poor mental health, injury, and incarceration."

#BBC reporting on links between ADHD and #risktakingbehaviour

#youthwork #gamblingharm

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Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets - BBC News Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

#BBC reports P6/7 children at a #Midlothian primary school were added to a WhatsApp group & told to send explicit photos

Concerned about children you work with? Get in touch about our tailored sessions focusing on #onlinesafety, #sexting & nude/indecent image sharing

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West Lothian Skills Training - Take the shot, smoke the pot, or maybe not! - PIPS - Peer Inspiration Projects Scotland

🎲looking for an interactive way to discuss #risktaking with young people in your setting?

Check out this fun, educational #game created by creative young people at West Lothian Skills Training in collaboration with Fast Forward & West Lothian Council

#youthwork

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The role of peer support within Armed Forces communities, past and present. We welcome guest speakers from Forces Children Scotland and Vector24.

👉Tuesday 26th @11am

Join us, alongside @forceschildscot.bsky.social & #Vector24 at our next PIPS Network Meeting to discuss the role #peersupport plays for Armed Forces and Veteran Communities🎖️

#veterans #forceschildren #scotland #youthwork #peereducation

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🎉 Our First Freshers Fair of 2025!

You'll find Donna at the City of Glasgow College today. We're excited to meet you all and hear your thoughts around #risktakingbehaviours - if you're in the area, come and say hello 👋

#youthwork #glasgow #freshers2025 #community

🗓️ PIPS Network Meeting coming soon!

Save the date, details to follow!

#youthwork #peerinspiration #peereducation #scotland #edinburgh #networking

Our Programme Manager Fran Howard has moved on to pastures new and the team would like to wish her all the very best in her new role. Fran's passion and positivity is infectious, and she's been a huge asset to the team.

Thank you for your leadership and support over the last 3 years!!

Do you work with young people in #Scotland?

💰Our new Peer Inspiration Projects Scotland (PIPS) Fund, enables groups to apply for up to £500 to create a #peerinspiration resource to raise awareness of risk-taking behaviours and related harm.

Interested? Click👇

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#youthwork

Thank you so much for sharing :)

Alva High S3's told us #vaping as an issue they wanted to address

Searching for more creative ways to share their thoughts & opinions, we took a trip back to a time when young people were glued to their Walkmans while patiently waiting for the next A-Team episode!
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