EU training programme ‘Crisscross’ launched
As part of the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme, the HSE National Social Inclusion Office is participating in a pilot EU project ‘Crisscross’ alongside agencies from Spain, Portugal, Italy and Luxembourg.
The Crisscross project aims to respond to a number of intersectional issues relating to gender, behaviours and substance use in nightlife settings. The project aims to address gender-based violence in nightlife, leisure and socialization venues frequented young adults (18-24 years old) through the design, testing and evaluation of innovative pilots, with the aim to raise awareness, change attitudes and prevent GBV behaviours -including LGBTIphobia- linked to sexual violence and substance use.
The project will involve:
Research: Focus groups with professionals who work with young people, in LGBTI+ services or in nightlife settings, Focus groups with young people between the ages of (18 – 24 years old), who live in Dublin and who take part in nightlife and a review of best practice. Download the research report here.
Training: The development of a training programme aimed at those working with young people
Nightlife campaign: The development of key messages and resources for nightlife settings which will be promoted from May – September 2024
Crisscross training programme for professionals working with young people
The HSE National Social Inclusion office is currently recruiting professionals working with young people to take part in the pilot Crisscross training programme. The program aims to equip professionals working with young people to raise awareness and prevent gender-based violence, including LGTBI-phobic incidents, in nightlife and socialisation settings among youth.
The Crisscross project is aimed at young people (18 -24 years old) who socialise in Dublin nightlife settings and professionals working in the Dublin region. However, professionals from relevant national roles will also be considered to participate in the training programme.
This training spans 40 hours, organised into four blocks subdivided into thematic areas
- BLOCK 1 - Sexualities and affectivity with young people in leisure and non-formal education spaces
- BLOCK 2 - Management and Prevention of Drug Use
- BLOCK 3 - Detection and prevention of violence in risk contexts
- BLOCK 4 - How to apply the behaviour change wheel model
These four blocks include theory based sessions as well as practical exercises and implementation of learnings. This is an hybrid training programme - some sessions will take place online and some in person (Venues in Dublin to be confirmed) - starting on the 30th of May, the training will be delivered throughout the months of June and July 2024.
Training sessions will start on May 30th and training will be delivered throughout the months of June and July 2024.
The training programme is aimed at staff working with youth (18-24year old) including but not limited to: youth workers, LGBTI+ workers, addition workers, Sexual Health professionals and professionals working in Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) services. Certain elements of the training will also be adapted to professionals working in nightlife and/or leisure spaces (such as club promoters, security staff, and festival and event organisers).
If you are interested, please register online here
You can register to attend training until the 13th of May 2024.
Those interested will be notified of training dates and additional information by the 17th of May with Block 1 beginning on the 30th of May online.
Please send any questions to nicki.killeen@hse.ie and Maria.OteroVazquez@hse.ie
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