The Peer Outreach Workers (POW) were set up way back in 2006. They work directly within the Children and Young People’s Unit.
Who are the Peer Outreach Workers?
They have a direct say in shaping local and London wide youth strategies and projects and the way some services are provided, for example, the way the Metropolitan Police ‘stop and search’ young people.
The POW are advocates for Young Londoners, and are a true representation of London’s diversity because of:
• the areas across London that they live in
• their priorities regarding Young People
• the social and economical backgrounds they have
• their religious beliefs
• the range of ages
• their personal abilities and disabilities
• their past experiences which include being in care
What are Peer Outreach Workers involved in?
At any one time, the POW team leads on up to 20 projects throughout London, and some are piloting new approaches in several boroughs. Below is a list of some of the projects that the POW are currently involved in.This section will be updated as new projects are undertaken and completed.
Redbridge College Documentary “Power”
Young Londoners Music Council / Wired4Music
What else do the Peer Outreach Workers do?
We have many members of the Peer Outreach Workers team actively involved and supporting Youth Panels and Youth Advisory Boards across London. They work with organisations such as Kickz from the Football Foundation, Transport for London and the British Transport Police.
Their roles and responsibilities include writing the minutes, chairing the meeting and also empowering the young people to express their views on matters young Londoners face.
