Decision details

StreetDoctors has a longstanding partnership with GM VRU, having delivered app-based learning across GM and providing bespoke learning sessions in mainstream and alternative provision learning establishments. Both StreetDoctors and the GM VRU are keen to engage young people who would not normally access learning and have developed a ‘train the trainer’ pilot programme that can be delivered flexibly to a group of 10 young people (age 16/17) over a maximum of 6 weeks. Young people will be subject to Youth Justice intervention due to offending / risky behaviour and be supported to engage in the activity. Those engaged will be trained by StreetDoctors accredited volunteers (mainly junior doctors) and learn about the dangers of risky behaviour and impact of trauma injuries. They will also be trained to deliver basic first aid training to their peers. Following the course, the young people will be accredited by StreetDoctors and StreetDoctors will attend up to 15 sessions to support the young people in delivery of training.

It is anticipated this intervention will raise the confidence and aspirations of those involved. The programme will be evaluated by StreetDoctors and used to support further development and delivery in other CJ settings including Custody. This programme is endorsed by the VRU Criminal Justice group.

The GM VRU is seeking to award £4,999 to fund a bespoke programme to train young people within the CJ system to learn about the impact of trauma injuries and deliver trauma first aid to their peers.