Member News from St Christopher's: The power of safe spaces

I wanted to take a moment to talk about something that’s been at the heart of what we do at St Christopher’s for the past 15 years – our Streetwise initiative on the Isle of Man. A leading example of providing what our young people need, exactly when they need it to support their welfare.

Streetwise is our way of keeping young people safe during the hustle and bustle of TT week. This event brings in around 40,000 visitors each year, creating an incredible atmosphere filled with fun and excitement. But with that excitement comes peer pressure, new faces and risky choices that our young people might be swayed by. That’s where Streetwise steps in.

This year was particularly special. For the first time, we opened up Streetwise to all young people on the island enjoying the event, not just those already in our care. We had the amazing support of Manx Care, the Isle of Man Constabulary, the Mayor of Douglas, and Douglas City Centre Management, which really helped us make a bigger impact and communicate what we were doing to keep young people safe in the local community.

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