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17/12/2024
Young People Benefit From Justice Department Funding
More than 200 young people in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from a sports-based programme aimed at creating positive social change.
The 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' has received over £58,000 in funding from the Department of Justice's Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).
Justice Minister Naomi Long recently visited the Irish Football Association Foundation to meet those involved in delivering and participating in the programme.
The scheme uses football as a tool to engage young people and promote positive values.
Speaking at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, the Minister explained: "Sport plays a vital role in our society and our lives. Through sport, we can develop social skills, self-confidence, and improve our well-being. That is why it is vitally important that projects such as 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' are available to young people, particularly those at risk of encountering the justice system.
"I hope those who are just starting this course find it useful in building confidence and helping them understand the dangers that they might face as, unfortunately there are paramilitaries and criminals who take advantage of young people."
Welcoming funding support for the programme, IFA President Conrad Kirkwood said: "The 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' uses the power of football to provide vulnerable or hard to reach young people with the tools and skills that will help to deter them from becoming involved in criminality. It also supports young people in identifying and making positive life choices.
"We firmly believe this important project can contribute to creating a society where citizens and communities feel safe and confident."
The IFA Foundation works collaboratively with PSNI, Northern Ireland Prison Service, Probation Board, Youth Justice Agency and a range of non-statutory organisations to deliver the programme.
The 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' has received over £58,000 in funding from the Department of Justice's Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS).
Justice Minister Naomi Long recently visited the Irish Football Association Foundation to meet those involved in delivering and participating in the programme.
The scheme uses football as a tool to engage young people and promote positive values.
Speaking at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, the Minister explained: "Sport plays a vital role in our society and our lives. Through sport, we can develop social skills, self-confidence, and improve our well-being. That is why it is vitally important that projects such as 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' are available to young people, particularly those at risk of encountering the justice system.
"I hope those who are just starting this course find it useful in building confidence and helping them understand the dangers that they might face as, unfortunately there are paramilitaries and criminals who take advantage of young people."
Welcoming funding support for the programme, IFA President Conrad Kirkwood said: "The 'Stay Onside Community Engagement Programme' uses the power of football to provide vulnerable or hard to reach young people with the tools and skills that will help to deter them from becoming involved in criminality. It also supports young people in identifying and making positive life choices.
"We firmly believe this important project can contribute to creating a society where citizens and communities feel safe and confident."
The IFA Foundation works collaboratively with PSNI, Northern Ireland Prison Service, Probation Board, Youth Justice Agency and a range of non-statutory organisations to deliver the programme.
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