COVID 19 update

We recognise that young people and families will continue to face a number of challenges emerging from this difficult period. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be considering and progressing plans to safely increase our face-to-face mentoring support in line with Government guidance. We are working closely with our young people, families, partner schools, community safety teams, and other support services to adapt so that we can give the right support across our local communities, to be there when young people need it most, ensuring they have the opportunities they need to thrive. To read the full statement please visit our newsletter page

What is making our young people so vunerable?

Serious crime targeting young people Over 100 young people were investigated and considered at risk of exploitation in Hampshire in 2019. This includes ‘The Boyfriend Model’ where drug dealers are exploiting teenagers both sexually and criminally. Young people are coerced in to moving drugs. The National Children’s Bureau said some young people are maybe at “serious risk” of abuse and exploitation including forced marriage and radicalisation.
Reducing services for young people Funding for youth services across the UK has plummeted with available funding for Motiv8 specialist services reduced by more than 50%.
Poor emotional health of families and young people 3 in 4 young people who look for mental health support are forced to manage on their own due to large gaps in support. ‘Young Minds 2019’ In a recent Hampshire report 6275 young people were receiving mental health support. 1183 families, including 2787 children in 2017 received help and support through Early Help Hubs in Hampshire.
Living in poverty 25000 children and young people are now living in poverty in Gosport, Fareham, Portsmouth and Havant. More than 60% of families living in poverty have one parent at work. ‘End Child Poverty 2019’ Young people living in poverty are more likely to feel like a failure, and have a sense of hopelessness about their future than their more affluent peers. And they have a more significant risk of developing mental health problems. ‘The Children’s Society 2019’
Insecure futures With wages rising at the fastest pace in nearly a decade and unemployment rates hovering at the lowest for more than 40 years, these should be positive times for young people. But rising rents and living expenses means it doesn’t feel so positive for many of them. The chances of owning a home seem very slim, high transport and living costs and increasing education costs are leaving young people short-changed.
Complicated educational engagement 3000 young people are frequently reported as missing from education; this number is on the rise. 1 in 5 children are absent from Portsmouth classrooms for the equivalent of at least one full day every two weeks.
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2018 Motiv8 Support Statistics

709

Young people reached through community support, group work and community education events

298

Families supported through programs to improve their emotional health and well being

11216

Hours of support given by the full time and sessional staff at Motiv8 across the support programs and events

300

Young people supported through one to one intensive support programs

OUR APPROACH TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

Our approach is community based, and creates the conditions for young people and families to access support at different stages of their journey.

We provide safe spaces with trusted adults to help young people and families develop skills, tools and the resilience to overcome challenges.

Each young person and family’s situation is unique and may require a different typ or length of support. Our approach provides flexibility, and allows young people and families the opportunity to remain engaged, access ongoing support and return to sharpen their skills as required, recognising there may be further setbacks on their life journey.

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young people feedback

“I have managed to cope with life a little better and am always looking forward to Motiv8 days. Nothing can compare to the level of respect, support and guidance Motiv8 provide me with.”
Anonymous
“I was desperate to leave my room but the feelings I was having and the situation I was in made opening the door too hard. I slowly built a relationship with my Motiv8 Support Worker, I started to trust her and together we built my confidence. I learnt how to deal with the sad feelings and found long lasting friends. My bedroom door is now always open!”
Jana
“I was so isolated, I felt so negative all day long. Through a long term and trusting relationship with my Motiv8 Support Worker, who was always there for me, I have learnt to see life more positively. I have grown and changed and made real friends.”
Alex
“Motiv8 has helped me to have a better relationship with my mum and helped me to come out of my comfort zone as I used to be quite shy.”
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