Tameside Youth Offending Team Resource Centre

The Aims and Objectives of the Resource Centre

• To use a multi-agency approach to provide a variety of learning experiences for young people.
• To provide opportunities to enable young people to experience programmes that look at their offending.
• To assess the social and educational needs of young people and to provide relevant and appropriate programmes to meet those needs.
• To provide opportunities for young people to work in a variety of ways which will enable them to work co-operatively with other young people and adults.
• To work in a structured environment which assists personal, social and educational development of young people.
• To provide a service that promotes the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy which is free from discrimination ie race, sex, disability, religion.

The ground rules of the resource centre

• Written information on individual young people will be shared with them (if they wish) and with their supervisors.
• The focus is on learning and gaining experiences.
• All those attending the Resource Centre must show respect for each other.
• No racist, sexist or offensive language will be tolerated.
• In discussions, all views should be respected, even if they are disagreed with.
• No inappropriate behaviour will be tolerated ie violence, aggression or attendance whilst considered to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

Attendance at the Resource Centre is by referral only

Wednesdays between 2.30pm and 6.00pm - Staff from Education, Careers, Employment, Restorative Justice and Health Services are available for parents.

For further information, please contact:

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Youth Offending Team 31 Clarence Arcade Stamford Street Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 7PT View local map
0161 342 7680
0161 342 7692