Down Area Youth Questionnaire

Getting the views of young people

Hello!

A number of local community, youth, education and health organisations have come together to design this questionnaire. The reason is that we want to hear directly from you as young people about the issues affecting your lives. Why? Because we all want to work together to look at programmes and opportunities we can create to better support young people in all aspects of your lives.

Thank you in advance for completing the questionnaire. We hope it will help us to find out more about young people in our area and make a positive difference!

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* 1. Please insert your postcode

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* 2. Please insert your age

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* 3. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Transgender

Gender neutral

Prefer not to say

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* 4. Would you say you are aware of services and facilities available to young people in the local community?

No I am not aware

Not sure

I know a little but would like to know more

Yes I am aware

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* 5. Do you currently participate in any youth programmes or attend support for school, home life or personal development?

Yes

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* 6. If you answered "No" to question 5, why do you not currently participate in youth and support programmes for young people your area? Please tick as many as you feel relevant (If you answered "Yes" to question 5 please continue to question 7)

Programmes available aren't relevant to my needs or interests

I am not aware of any programmes available in my area

I don't feel welcome to participate (don't feel comfortable)

I am aware of programmes but find it difficult to attend due to the location or time they take place

I'm not interested in participating in any programmes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you rate the services and facilities available for young people in the local community? Please tick one option

Very poor

Poor

Good

Excellent

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* 8. How do you feel young people are viewed within the local community? Please tick the option that reflects your views

Very positive view of young people in the local community

Positive view of young people in the local community

Not sure, don't think either positive or negative

Negative view of young people in the local community

Very negative view of young people in the local community

Very positive view of young people in the local community

Positive view of young people in the local community

Not sure, don't think either positive or negative

Negative view of young people in the local community

Very negative view of young people in the local community

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* 9. We would like to find out how safe you feel in different settings. Please mark an answer under each of the following:

	Yes I feel safe	No I don't feel safe	I am not sure
Do you feel safe at home?	Do you feel safe at home? Yes I feel safe	Do you feel safe at home? No I don't feel safe	Do you feel safe at home? I am not sure
Do you feel safe at school?	Do you feel safe at school? Yes I feel safe	Do you feel safe at school? No I don't feel safe	Do you feel safe at school? I am not sure
Do you feel safe in your community?	Do you feel safe in your community? Yes I feel safe	Do you feel safe in your community? No I don't feel safe	Do you feel safe in your community? I am not sure

Any other comments please write here

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* 10. Please have a look at the issues listed below. Based on your own views and experience, please rank those listed as either big, small or not an issue for young people

	Big issue	Small issue	Not an issue for young people
Involvement in anti social behaviour or crime	Involvement in anti social behaviour or crime Big issue	Involvement in anti social behaviour or crime Small issue	Involvement in anti social behaviour or crime Not an issue for young people
Drugs and alcohol usage	Drugs and alcohol usage Big issue	Drugs and alcohol usage Small issue	Drugs and alcohol usage Not an issue for young people
Finding a job	Finding a job Big issue	Finding a job Small issue	Finding a job Not an issue for young people
Having someone to talk to	Having someone to talk to Big issue	Having someone to talk to Small issue	Having someone to talk to Not an issue for young people
Difficult relationships with adults or older members of the community	Difficult relationships with adults or older members of the community Big issue	Difficult relationships with adults or older members of the community Small issue	Difficult relationships with adults or older members of the community Not an issue for young people
Home or family problems	Home or family problems Big issue	Home or family problems Small issue	Home or family problems Not an issue for young people
Threats from paramilitary groups	Threats from paramilitary groups Big issue	Threats from paramilitary groups Small issue	Threats from paramilitary groups Not an issue for young people
Mental health issues	Mental health issues Big issue	Mental health issues Small issue	Mental health issues Not an issue for young people
Low confidence levels	Low confidence levels Big issue	Low confidence levels Small issue	Low confidence levels Not an issue for young people
Lack of support services	Lack of support services Big issue	Lack of support services Small issue	Lack of support services Not an issue for young people
Problems in school	Problems in school Big issue	Problems in school Small issue	Problems in school Not an issue for young people
Bullying	Bullying Big issue	Bullying Small issue	Bullying Not an issue for young people
Getting opportunities for training to learn new skills and gain qualifications	Getting opportunities for training to learn new skills and gain qualifications Big issue	Getting opportunities for training to learn new skills and gain qualifications Small issue	Getting opportunities for training to learn new skills and gain qualifications Not an issue for young people
Getting support to make career choices or to choose a course in University	Getting support to make career choices or to choose a course in University Big issue	Getting support to make career choices or to choose a course in University Small issue	Getting support to make career choices or to choose a course in University Not an issue for young people
Sexual health issues	Sexual health issues Big issue	Sexual health issues Small issue	Sexual health issues Not an issue for young people
Teenage pregnancy	Teenage pregnancy Big issue	Teenage pregnancy Small issue	Teenage pregnancy Not an issue for young people
Feeling lonely or isolated	Feeling lonely or isolated Big issue	Feeling lonely or isolated Small issue	Feeling lonely or isolated Not an issue for young people
Safety online	Safety online Big issue	Safety online Small issue	Safety online Not an issue for young people
Gambling	Gambling Big issue	Gambling Small issue	Gambling Not an issue for young people
Cultural issues such as racism or sectarianism	Cultural issues such as racism or sectarianism Big issue	Cultural issues such as racism or sectarianism Small issue	Cultural issues such as racism or sectarianism Not an issue for young people
Suicide and self harm	Suicide and self harm Big issue	Suicide and self harm Small issue	Suicide and self harm Not an issue for young people
Peer pressure	Peer pressure Big issue	Peer pressure Small issue	Peer pressure Not an issue for young people
Body image	Body image Big issue	Body image Small issue	Body image Not an issue for young people
Exam Stress	Exam Stress Big issue	Exam Stress Small issue	Exam Stress Not an issue for young people
LGBT (issues and support available)	LGBT (issues and support available) Big issue	LGBT (issues and support available) Small issue	LGBT (issues and support available) Not an issue for young people
Death of a relative or a friend	Death of a relative or a friend Big issue	Death of a relative or a friend Small issue	Death of a relative or a friend Not an issue for young people

Any other issues or comments please write here

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* 11. Please tick the top 3 issues that are the most important to you. If the issue you would like to highlight is not listed please put your answer in the comment box

Involvement in anti social behaviour or crime

Drugs and alcohol usage

Getting a job

Having someone to talk to

Difficult relationships with adults or older members of the community

Home or family problems

Threats from paramilitary groups

Mental health issues

Low confidence levels

Lack of support services

Problems in schools

Bullying

Getting opportunities for training to learn new skills or gain qualifications

Getting support to make career choices or to choose a course in University

Sexual health issues

Teenage pregnancy

Feeling lonely or isolated

Safety online

Gambling

Cultural issues such as racism or sectarianism

Suicide

Peer pressure

Body image

Exam Stress

LGBT (issues and support available)

Death of a relative or a friend

Other (please write here)

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* 12. What type of youth programmes and activities would you like be able to attend in your community? Please tick any that you feel are relevant

Being active such as gym or sport programmes

Somewhere to hang out and have fun

Learn how to take care of your body and feel healthy

Mental health awareness and support

Education and training opportunities (outside of school)

Volunteering opportunities

Work experience opportunities

Programmes to help with confidence and personal development

Drug and alcohol awareness support

Somewhere to go to talk about problems

Before or after school learning support

Opportunities to learn more about managing money or how to cook

Programmes to meet people from different communities and backgrounds

Counselling support

Support to help deal with family issues

Sexual health advice

Opportunity to do activities with your family

None of the options listed

Other suggestions please write here

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* 13. What would you like to get out of these programmes? Please tick any that you feel are relevant

Develop new skills

Opportunity to learn outside school

Training / Qualifications

Volunteer or Work Experience

Support with school work and to get better results

Feel supported to progress in education, training, employment or others areas of your life

Meet new people and develop positive relationships

Stay out of trouble and feel safe

Have a better understanding of options outside of school

Support to help improve behaviour in school or to improve your focus in class

Have fun

Get involved in your local community

Improved confidence and self esteem

Have someone to speak with about family issues or issues in school

Awareness of support available to young people

Help and support with mental health and issues such as stress (feel more confident or less stressed)

Support to help cope with the death of a relative or friend

None of the options listed

Other (please specify)