What is Next Step?

What is Next Step?

Next Step is £27,000 creative activity programme aimed at young people at risk of

violent offending or serious anti- social behaviour.

What is Next Step?

•Development through creative opportunities

•Improve social and team work skills

•Positive self expression

•Diversionary activity

•Creative challenge

• Run by the Arts Development Team

• Programme runs from 2011 to April 2012

• Funded by Cashback for Communities ‘Anti-Violence’ Fund

What Activities?

What Activities?Arts Workshops including : Graffiti art, 3d construction, mural art, filmmaking, animation, craft, jewellery making, fashion, web/ new media, digital photography, public art, recycle art, ceramics, sculpture, drawing and painting, wood carving, screen printing……….

What Activities?Music – Singing, DJing, rap, dance, guitar/ drum workshops, movement, electronic and experimental music…..

What Activities?Adventure Aberdeen – Coast-steering, surfing, gorge walking, hill walking, wall climbing, canoeing, white water rafting….

Limited Places!

Who is it open to?• Young people at risk of violent offending or

serious anti social behaviour.

• Young people within the Youth Justice Programme and partner organisations.

• Must be between 10 – 19 age group

How to access the programme

• All workshops are tailored to the needs and benefits of the young people.

• Should work in tandem with ongoing YJS work.

• Identify groups and individuals who will benefit.

How to access the programme

To put a group or individual forward and discuss further

Call: 01224 814740

Email: NextStep@aberdeencity.gov.uk