PSP

PSP project is a 3 year project funded by Welsh Assembly Government to engage with young BME people and to give them opportunities to access positive positive messages about Islam in the context of a wider programme of support and activities. The project commenced in September 2009 and activities include:

• One to one support
• Talks & Discussion sessions for EYST clients
• Talks & Discussion sessions within Prison
• Islamophobia Awareness workshops within Schools
• Islamophobia Awareness with Young Offenders
• An ongoing programme of activity and support for young males and females

The project has three yearly themes:

• Year One ‘Street’ Issues – Substance Misuse, Gambling, Healthy Living, Gangs, Anti-radicalisation
• Year Two ‘Citizenship Issues’ – Work with Schools, Colleges, Producing a Teachers Resource Pack
• Year Three: ‘Positive Expression’ – Supporting Muslim young people to have a positive vision and voice through integration into other agencies.

Pat Nolan, South Wales Police Community Engagement Officer says:

“I meet with EYST PSP Worker on a monthly basis to review all relevant referrals in the area. The PSP Project provides an important intervention option and the Drop-In is an excellen facility to signpost referrals. The partnership working has proved very effective on both a tactical and practical level. Thanks EYST!”

Client’s quote:

“EYST provides me with a safe place where I can express myself and not feel ashamed”