North Wales Youth Ambassador: Shape Community Policing

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01/01/2030, 12:00

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The role of the Young Ambassador is to give a voice to a diverse range of young people across North Wales by helping them to get their views heard within policing and creating a platform for young people to delve into strategic planning. Through peer‑to‑peer collaboration, Young Ambassadors will be able to express themselves freely and speak on behalf of other young people in their community.

We are looking for participants aged 16-24 years who are currently residing in North Wales. Young people are sometimes portrayed in a negative light in the media, we are therefore keen to hear from people who are passionate and driven to really make a change for young people across North Wales, who will be committed to the project and willing to do all the activities involved.

We are also very keen to ensure that the Young Ambassador Programme is made up of a diverse group of young people reflecting the make‑up of the local population, including those who have direct experience of the police and justice system.

Previous police contact or conviction is not a barrier to application - This role is not subject to police vetting / DBS check.

To work co‑operatively with North Wales Police as follows:

• Advise North Wales Police in community policing matters relating to young people.
• Listen to, reflect, and advocate the often‑diverse experience of young people within North Wales.
• Contribute your own experiences to the wider group.
• Work constructively as part of a team to advise the police and other agencies.

• Bring your personal experience and knowledge to assist North Wales Police.
• Attend bi‑monthly meetings (hybrid – face to face and online) with senior officers from North Wales Police.
• Obtain the views of other young people in your area through engagement and consultation.
• Scrutinise the use of police powers (stop search, use of force, arrests); complaints and incidents involving young people, provide feedback and make recommendations to North Wales Police.
• Assist North Wales Police in planning events and youth engagement initiatives; invited to help run these events whenever possible subject to not adversely impacting on school, college, or work commitments.
• Have a voice in policy making involving and/or affecting young people.
• Have a voice in the recruitment and training process for Police Officers.
• Provide inputs to new police officers around youth engagement and police perceptions, including some who may offer lived experience of police interactions and the criminal justice process.
• Contribute to the production of written reports when necessary.
• Undertake and contribute to research as and when necessary.

• Directly address issues with senior police officers and key partners; help them to understand what young people in your area think about police and crime.
• Training opportunities: confidence building, teamwork, and leadership.
• Opportunity to have your voice heard in a meaningful and effective way.
• Develop your skills and experience; use to support your Welsh Baccalaureate, CV, or applications to Further or Higher Education.
• Become ambassadors for other young people: give a voice to young people in your area by helping them to get their views heard.
• Certificate of recognition for your involvement in the programme, subject to attendance at 80% of meetings/activities.
• Expenses (travel) for attendance at meetings and engagement events.
• Meet new people; collaborate with a diverse range of other young people from the North Wales area and professionals from different organisations.