Exploring new research on young Muslims and relationships

Just before publishing the first ever report looking at young British Muslims and relationships, the Muslim Youth Helpline is offering a free half-day interactive training session on a range of issues, from forced marriage and child sexual abuse to stereotyping and faith sensitivity. The Muslim Youth Helpline is a pioneering charity providing faith- and culturally-sensitive support services to young people from Muslim communities in Britain. Founded in August 2001, we provide a unique collection of support and advocacy services run by and for young Muslims. Young Muslims and Relationships is the first in a series of reports supported by London Councils, which will examine ways to improve services in London for young people from Muslim communities. This 56-page report, which has involved in-depth research and interviews over six months, is the first of its kind in the UK. We think it sets a new standard for future work on the topic.

Target Audiences:

• Statutory service providers, such as social workers, youth workers, doctors, nurses, teachers, council employees, etc.
• Voluntary and private providers, including members of charities which focus on relationships, young people, Muslims, or BME communities.
• Community workers, including Mosque imams, pastoral care workers, mediators, counsellors, etc.
• Researchers and analysts who work on issues relating to young Muslims in Britain.
• Volunteers and activists who work closely with young people from Muslim communities, as well as anyone who is responsible for those working in this area.

Learning Outcomes:

• Be informed about the facts and statistics of relationship problems as reported to the Muslim Youth Helpline over a 10-year period,
• Gain specific information on the following issues within Muslim communities and their relative prevalence on the Helpline: pre-marital relationships, family, marriage (including forced marriage), community pressures, sexuality, domestic abuse, and child sexual abuse,
• Follow case studies, interviews and focus groups with service providers and young Muslims on these topics, and receive a copy of the report,
• Develop an understanding of the different ways in which religion, culture and family can affect how young people make important decisions,
• Learn about the range of services available for young people facing relationship problems, and how to select the most appropriate service,
• Discuss the issues of stereotyping and faith sensitivity within service provision with other stakeholders.

Booking:

If you are interested in attending please let us know as soon as possible, as places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

For a booking form and further information, please contact: musab.younis@myh.org.uk

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