This small town, with a population of 840 young people, has a well-appointed centre, including an information shop, free internet, facility for food, a performance space and structured non-formal learning. It is sited next to residential hostel provision for young people across Slovenia and further afield. These facilities work well with each other, complementing each other's programmes. It is no surprise that the Slovenian government is developing this model across the country with EU financial provision.
Those taking forward the Myplace plans in England will be interested in the work of this centre. What impressed me, however, was the particular way the centre used research, including data, in the planning, delivery and evaluation of its work. Five years ago the youth worker there did a baseline study on young people and risky behaviour. They are now analysing the results of a follow up survey carried out as part of a longitudinal study of changed behaviour and an assessment of impact of youth work intervention.
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