Youth advisory panel
Victim Support's Youth Advisory Panel (the YAP) is based at Victim Support's local office in Norfolk. It's a group of young people aged 12-17 who've all been affected by crime in some way. Their slogan is 'we want to speak for young victims'.
They give advice to Victim Support about how they should support young people affected by crime. Here's what some of the YAP members have to say about being involved:
"Being a victim of crime affects you both physically and mentally. After I was attacked, Victim Support helped me to repair my self-confidence and get my life back on track while the doctors tended to my physical problems. Working with the YAP has allowed me to turn a very big negative in my life into a very big positive. I hope that I can help others turn their lives around." David, 17
"It's putting something back into the community. Young people need to have a voice, and that's where we come in." Madi, 13
"When I was a witness of crime I suffered alone. If I had known about Victim Support at the time I would have been much happier. We want to help Victim Support raise awareness so that every child and young person knows about the support that is available if they are affected by crime." Tilly, 16
If you'd like to get involved in the YAP in Norfolk contact Kara at kara.shingleton@victimsupport.org.uk
If you've been helped by Victim Support and you'd like to get involved helping other young people in your area, email our Webmaster.
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