On the 4th and 5th of September C-DUB our local youth worker network which i (Michael Smith) am a driving committee member of, ran RAP training for a range of youth workers from MT Roskill. RAP stands for response ability pathways and uses a model of youth development called the Circle of Courage and focuses on developing resiliency in young people. The training follows a program developed by Larry Bredtro and uses a mix of short films and interactive role plays. Participants are given scenarios to act and practice how to respond to young people in adverse situations or backgrounds.
Mark Barnard from Praxis NZ facilitated the two day course with our 30 attendees. The training was highly spoken about by all the participants and feel they have all left with a greater understanding of youth development and how to build resiliency in young people.I am very proud of what C-DUB has been able achieve by running this event and focussed on the need to always be up skilling and training of our local youth workers to benefit our community.
This training was only possible due to the Puketapapa Local Board (Auckland Council) and The Department of Internal Affairs Youth Worker Training Grant.
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