Web Links

JAM: aka Junior Acoustic Music

http://www.jammusic.org.uk/jam/

A great source of information on the live music scene in Borders. Follow the link to info on 'Jamin' sessions for young musicians and 'Girls and Live Music' for latest news and events.

Dialogue Youth

http://www.youngscot.org/scotborders 

Dialogue Youth offers exciting opportunities for young people to make a difference to the communities in which they live - young people are citizens of today and have rights and responsibilities.

LGBT Youth Scotland

http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/

Through this work we aim to increase awareness of LGBT issues and build confidence in others to include LGBT young people, and to reduce the isolation and discrimination that LGBT young people face.

Children's Commissioner

http://www.cypcommissioner.org/

Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People, Kathleen Marshall, was appointed in April 2004 to promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people. "My job is to make sure that people listen when children and young people have important things to say about their lives."

Trojan Project

http://www.thetrojanproject.co.uk/

The Trojan Project is about giving young people the chance to give their views on things which the Scottish Executive is making policy on, particularly related to school. Many of the young people taking part in the project are not currently in mainstream educational provision.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library/documents-w9/rotc-01.htm

A guide to the rights you have if you are under 18, produced by the Scottish Executive Education Department

Save The Children Fund

http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/scuk/jsp/index.jsp?flash=upgraderequired

Working to make real and lasting change in the lives of children worldwide.

Young Minds

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Young Minds is a national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.  Browse this site for a range of information about mental health or to look at the latest Young Minds Magazine.  You can download/order leaflets and booklets to help you understand when a young person feels troubled and where to access help.

Scottish Youth Parliament

http://www.scottishyouthparliament.org.uk/

Launched in Edinburgh in 1999, the Parliament comprises nearly 200 elected young people aged 14-25 who aim to be the collective national youth voice for all young people in Scotland.

Young Scot

http://www.youngscot.org/

Young Scot offers incentives, information and opportunities to people aged 12 to 26 to help them make informed choices, play a part in their communities, take advantage of opportunities open to them and become confident citizens.

International Youth Media Project

http://www.iymp.com/

VOMO are actively supporting this project which involves young people from Scotland and Sweden making films about their local place, people, and culture.  It involves the development of an online ideas network followed by local film projects, editing and event planning. 

Drinkaware Trust

http://www.truthaboutbooze.com//

On the website you can read case studies, watch educational videos and chat about your own experiences of alcohol in dedicated forums.

This website has been developed by the Drinkaware Trust.