Issue: Young people wanted somewhere to go and to be treated as part of the community
The situation: Following complaints from local residents about the behaviour of young people Conka Island, a local area, was on the verge of being designated a dispersal zone. Kingstanding YIP facilitated a young people-led consultation with local stakeholders. Young people felt that they had nowhere to meet and hang out with their friends - there were no activities for them, they were being bullied by the police and the community, and they did not feel safe.
What children and young people said: "They have put a camera and bins on the island and there hasn't been as much trouble." "Less people about so not as much trouble." "I feel safer." "The football is good, the police community support officers are good to get on with, they like us kids."
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