POLICE and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer is seeking young people aged 14-25 to inform and challenging policing plans by becoming part of the Cheshire Youth Commission on Police and Crime.
Funded by, and working in partnership with the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, Social Enterprise Leaders Unlocked is developing the Cheshire Youth Commission. The purpose is to enable young people to support, challenge and inform the work of Constabulary, addressing important issues such as reducing reoffending and improving the relationship between young people and the police.
Commenting on the new project Mr Dwyer said: “From the very start I have been clear that getting young people was one of my priorities and it is crucial that young people are included in the partnership between the police and the public.
Leaders Unlocked will build on the work undertaken by the Youth Ambassador to engage with even more young people across Cheshire and ensure that their views and priorities are represented to the Police & Crime Commissioner and can be taken in account in Cheshire’s policing plan.”
The Youth Commission is aimed at young people who want to make a difference to their community, and is the first of its kind in the Northwest.
Rose Dowling, Director of Leaders Unlocked added: “We’re looking for young people from different backgrounds and experiences to take part, including those who have been a victim of crime or may have experienced the criminal justice system. We will be working with local partners across Cheshire to promote applications and we have tried to make this as simple and accessible as possible.”
All the documents need to apply for this opportunity can be access at:
http://www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/Get-Involved/Cheshire-Youth-Commission/Cheshire-Youth-Commission-on-Police-and-Crime.aspx
The deadline for application forms is Tuesday March 8.
Mr Dwyer concluded: “This is an excellent opportunity for young people in Cheshire. Members of the Youth Commission will play an important role making sure young people’s views help to shape decision about policing and crime in Cheshire.”
