Top Tips for Young People to keep safe Stick to streets that you know, or keep to busy areas which are well lit. Safety in numbers! Try not to walk home alone. Let an adult you trust know where you are going and when you will return. If your plans change, try to ring or text someone to tell them what time you’ll be home. Remember you can call 100 from a phone box to reverse the charges. And most payphones and mobiles will let you dial 999 even if you have no money or credit. Know your home address and telephone number. If you’re on a bus on your own, pick a seat near the driver. On a train, find an open carriage with lots of people in it. Be streetwise. Keep valuables out of sight. Cash, jewellery, mobile phones and MP3 players are all tempting targets. STRANGER DANGER! NEVER add friends to your social network page you don’t know. NEVER accept a lift off people you don’t know. NEVER agree to meet people off the internet that you don’t know in the real world. Be yourself and don’t do anything that you don’t want to do! Don’t buckle to peer pressure and never be afraid to stand up to bullies!

YOUNG PEOPLE’S LSCB

The development of a Young People’s LSCB was prioritised by the Board and included in the business plan 2009/11. The established Blaenau Gwent Youth Forum were consulted on the development of a ‘junior LSCB’ and suggested that an arrangement could be made where the youth forum could also act as the junior LSCB by giving over 4 meetings per year.

Timeline of Young People LSCB meetings and events

August 2009	Workshop to develop Young People LSCB
September 2009	Inaugural meeting
November 2009	Youth Mayor and Young People LSCB member addresses annual LSCB conference
January 2010	Developed booklet for young people who take part in child protection meeting
March 2010	Fed into internet safety guidance
June 2010	Helped develop LSCB website – young person’s section – the top tips on the front page!
September 2010	Participated in development of Children and Young People’s plan and LSCB business plan needs assessment
November 2010	Operation Thistle presentation and feedback.
January 2011	Assisted in development of information booklet for Looked After Children. Final comments on CYP Plan and LSCB business plan. The priorities identified by Young People LSCB in order of importance are Dealing with Neglect Engaging with young people and awareness raising Addressing bullying and better support for homeless young people

If you would like more information on the Young People LSCB or are interested in becoming a member please contact Blaenau Gwent LSCB through phil.diamond@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk