Friday, September 16, 2016

SLAP Aims To:

1. Offer opportunities for personal growth through which young people can develop life skills, confidence and self esteem.
2. Recognize, respect and encourage initiatives of young people.
3. Act as advocates on behalf of and alongside young people in challenging the inequalities and prejudices arising from their experiences and life circumstances.
4. Offer a variety of informal education activities, programs and experiences which are recreational, social and fun!
5. Acknowledge and value the diversity within youth culture and promote it within the wider community.
6. Challenge young people’s actions, attitudes and words while encouraging them to realize the consequences of, and take responsibility for those actions, attitudes and words.
7. Provide ways for young people to express their views and be heard.
8. Offer support to young people through the transitions they experience in moving from childhood to adulthood.
9. Offer relevant information, advice and education for young people on their rights and responsibilities and the issues which affect their lives, and so enable them to make informed decisions and choices.

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