Developed by Junior Smart OBE, an Expert in Youth
Intervention, this set of 20 Scenario Cards, 15 Principles Cards, 6
Prompt Cards and a downloadable Instruction and Guidance Manual is designed to explore
complex issues through carefully crafted, age-appropriate situations and equip
young people with the skills to make positive choices.
Key Features:
- Founding
Principles: Start with 15 core concepts to build a shared understanding of
non-violence and respect. - Scenario
Cards: Explore complex issues through carefully crafted, age-appropriate
situations. - Prompt
Questions: Encourage deep reflection and problem-solving with
thought-provoking queries. - Comprehensive
Guide: Detailed facilitator instructions ensure meaningful, safe
discussions.
Why Tough Topics Stands Apart:
- Realistic
Scenarios: Engage students with 20 true-to-life situations reflecting
challenges they may encounter, such as bullying, peer pressure and gang
involvement - Interactive
Discussions: Foster critical thinking and empathy through guided
conversations. - Empowerment
Focus: Equip young people with the skills to make positive choices and
become agents of change. - Flexible
Application: Suitable for classroom discussions, advisory sessions,
after-school programmes and community initiatives.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain:
- Increased
awareness of youth violence causes and consequences - Improved
critical thinking and communication skills - Enhanced
empathy and understanding - Knowledge
of prevention strategies and warning signs - Sense
of empowerment to create positive change
Developed by an Expert in Youth Intervention
Tough Topics draws on Junior Smart's extensive
experience as a visionary youth intervention specialist and social
entrepreneur. With close to 20 years in the field, Junior has:
- Extensive
experience of working with hard-to-reach young people involved in
violence, gangs and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) - Consistently
devised and implemented intervention strategies for young people and their
families across the country - Influenced
national policy as a member of the Home Office Taskforce for Violence - Received
numerous accolades, including an OBE and an Honorary Doctorate in
Education from Greenwich University.
Make a Lasting Impact
By investing in Tough Topics, you're not just providing an
engaging learning experience - you're empowering the next generation to create
a culture of peace, respect and non-violence in schools and communities.
Ready to transform the conversation around youth
violence? Behind every case, every challenge, and every tough conversation is a
young person with their own story, their own struggles, and their own
potential.
