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IOPC Youth Panel Tackles Teen Trauma
The IOPC Youth Panel works to improve police-teenager interactions by conducting surveys and shaping training to reduce potential trauma and increase trust.
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United Kingdom
HealthUkGender IssuesPoliceReformTraumaYouthSurvey
Independent Office For Police Conduct (Iopc)Cirencester Kingshill Secondary School
RebeccaAnya Hutin
- What is Rebecca's role and what are her concerns?
- Rebecca, a 16-year-old member of the IOPC Youth Panel, aims to make a difference by addressing issues such as knife crime and improving the feeling of safety around police officers. Her participation highlights the importance of youth voices in shaping police practices.
- What is the IOPC Youth Panel and what is its main goal?
- The IOPC Youth Panel is a project designed to improve interactions between teenagers and the police in England and Wales. The panel conducts annual surveys and works to increase trust in the police complaints system.
- Why are teenagers targeted as a key demographic for this initiative?
- Teenagers are the demographic most likely to experience potential police misconduct and trauma, according to the IOPC. A new anonymous online survey aims to gather their experiences and shape future policing practices.
- How does the IOPC Youth Panel influence police training and practices?
- The IOPC Youth Panel uses survey results and panel members' experiences to inform police training sessions, aiming to reduce anxiety and trauma young people might experience when interacting with police. This approach prioritizes understanding young people's perspectives.
- What is Anya Hutin's perspective on the importance of this project and the challenges it addresses?
- Anya Hutin, the project coordinator for the IOPC Youth Panel, emphasizes that young people are often disempowered and experience high rates of potential police misconduct. The panel's work is crucial in addressing these power imbalances and improving police-youth relationships.