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Southern Area FYI – Issue 90

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Welcome to the 90th edition of our information bulletin, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information). 

Download your copy here 

(Note: FYI will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop up box and click on open file when it appears).

At our recent Locality Planning Groups we have heard from a number of services and organisations about the challenges highlighted by the cost of living crisis.  We are supporting local services, by sharing support and resources across the area, and have included a lot of information and potential support for communities and services in this ‘FYI’.

We will continue to share, promote and highlight essential support for organisations and communities in ‘FYI’ and at Locality Planning Group meetings, so please keep all information coming in so we can promote all the great work in the Southern Area!

Joanne Patterson & Darren Curtis, Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) Consultation

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The Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a new consultation on increasing the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility (MACR) in Northern Ireland, and is seeking your views.

The consultation document provides background and information on the issue, which is an important one given the potential impact it has on children’s lives, and they are therefore very keen to hear your views.  DoJ are encouraging everyone with an interest to read the consultation document and submit a response and are particularly keen to hear the views of children and young people, as they are the group most impacted by the issue; a youth friendly version of the consultation document has been developed to assist with this.

All information and relevant documents, along with the ways to respond, can be found on the Department’s website at: Consultation on increasing the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility in NI | Department of Justice (justice-ni.gov.uk)

The deadline for response is Friday 23rd December 2022.

Email: macrviews@justice-ni.gov.uk

#BeSafeOnline ‘Cyber Safety’ Campaign

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Being online can be exciting and fun – but some things online can leave you feeling upset, bullied, or even worried.

Just remember that good and bad news travels fast online and you can sometimes find yourself in tricky situations with lasting consequences.

Southern Health & Social Care Trust, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council have all teamed up to support children and young people with the ‘Cyber Safety’ #BeSafeOnline campaign.

Staying safe online does start with you – and there are lots of people here to help you.

If you or someone you know needs support, call one of the numbers below and there will be someone to listen to you and provide you with help.

Southern Trust 028 3756 7100
South Eastern Trust 0300 100 0300

To find out more please visit: www.newrymournedown.org/safeguarding

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Down and Ards & North Down Fortnightly News – Issue 54

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Welcome to the 54th edition of the fortnightly newsletter for Locality Planning Groups in Ards, North Down & Down.

Download your copy here

(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop up box and click on open file when it appears).

This edition is packed full with information on services promoting emotional, social and financial support for struggling families. Please share with your contacts.

If you wish to advertise any upcoming programmes or activities please see the guidance on the back page.

Noelle.Hollywood@setrust.hscni.net