Could you help a project co-designed between a research team at the University of Strathclyde and a group of young people who are interested in young people’s experiences and perceptions of policing? They’re also interested in what things shape young people’s interactions with the police, this could be things like age, gender, race, etc.
This is a project about young people, created by young people. The University of Strathclyde have co-produced this project alongside a group of young people who have been taking part in their Youth Advisory Group. They’ve been working together over the summer to create this project, and the youth advisory group will also be involved in supporting these focus groups and interviews.
They are interested in young people’s views and experiences of policing in Scotland – what different things young people think shape their interactions with the police.
There’s two different ways in which young people can take part.
Taking part in a creative focus group. This will involve creating a zine (pronounced ZEEN), a self-made magazine, through techniques such as drawing, writing, collaging, and using stickers. This focus group will last around 1-1.5 hours and will be facilitated by a researcher and two of our young people.
The other option is an interview. This would be conducted by a researcher and one of the young people involced in the project. The interview is an opportunity to talk a bit more privately about your experiences. Young people can still make a zine in the interview if they wish.
If you work with a young person who might be interested in taking part, please contact challengejustice@strath.ac.uk to take part.