The EASY program is a new initiative developed by YouthLaw to provide accessible and practical trianing for adults who work with young people.
The training is centered around advocating for children and young people in settings where a youth worker has a legal right to support the young person. This applies in settings such as Board of Trustee meetings, Pre Charge Family Group Conferences, at the Police Station during questioning and prior to arrest, in domestic violence situations and in disability advocacy settings.
Below is a list of the Trianing Modules which are presented as multi media self contained video and powerpoints.
A second aim of the training is to create a youth worker network which interfaces with support and mentoring from partner CLC's and other legal practioners.

Module 1- A Child Rights Approach to Advocacy

1. Introduction to EASY
2. Central Concepts of Advocacy
3. A Practical Guide to Advocacy

Module 2 – Advocacy in Education Settings

1. The Right to Education
2. School Discipline
3. Stand-downs
4. Suspensions
5. Before the Board of Trustees Hearing
6. The Board of Trustees Hearing
7. Video Feature: The Knife

Module 3 – Advocacy in Youth Justice Settings

1. Youth Justice Overview
2. Ages of Criminal Responsibility
3. Child offenders
4. Investigation
5. Supporting a Young Person at the Police Station
6. The Intention-to-Charge FGC
7. The Youth Court

Module 4 – Advocacy for Young People with Disability

1. Disability Awareness
2. Transition
3. Special Needs Education
4. Human Rights and Disability

Module 5 - Young People & Domestic Violence
Under development

If you woudl like more information please contact Jeanie Richards