Full Description
Developed by Junior Smart OBE, an Expert in Youth
Intervention, this set of 20 Scenario Cards, 15 Principles Cards, 6
Prompt Cards and a downloadable Instruction and Guidance Manual is designed to explore
complex issues through carefully crafted, age-appropriate situations and equip
young people with the skills to make positive choices.
Key Features:
Founding
Principles: Start with 15 core concepts to build a shared understanding of
non-violence and respect.
Scenario
Cards: Explore complex issues through carefully crafted, age-appropriate
situations.
Prompt
Questions: Encourage deep reflection and problem-solving with
thought-provoking queries.
Comprehensive
Guide: Detailed facilitator instructions ensure meaningful, safe
discussions.
Why Tough Topics Stands Apart:
Realistic
Scenarios: Engage students with 20 true-to-life situations reflecting
challenges they may encounter, such as bullying, peer pressure and gang
involvement
Interactive
Discussions: Foster critical thinking and empathy through guided
conversations.
Empowerment
Focus: Equip young people with the skills to make positive choices and
become agents of change.
Flexible
Application: Suitable for classroom discussions, advisory sessions,
after-school programmes and community initiatives.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain:
Increased
awareness of youth violence causes and consequences
Improved
critical thinking and communication skills
Enhanced
empathy and understanding
Knowledge
of prevention strategies and warning signs
Sense
of empowerment to create positive change
Developed by an Expert in Youth Intervention
Tough Topics draws on Junior Smart's extensive
experience as a visionary youth intervention specialist and social
entrepreneur. With close to 20 years in the field, Junior has:
Extensive
experience of working with hard-to-reach young people involved in
violence, gangs and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
Consistently
devised and implemented intervention strategies for young people and their
families across the country
Influenced
national policy as a member of the Home Office Taskforce for Violence
Received
numerous accolades, including an OBE and an Honorary Doctorate in
Education from Greenwich University.
Make a Lasting Impact
By investing in Tough Topics, you're not just providing an
engaging learning experience - you're empowering the next generation to create
a culture of peace, respect and non-violence in schools and communities.
Ready to transform the conversation around youth
violence? Behind every case, every challenge, and every tough conversation is a
young person with their own story, their own struggles, and their own
potential.
