RISE Project
The RISE project was established in 2020 with a clear focus on using outdoor adventure therapy as a tool to engage with children and young people who are deemed to be ‘at risk; of entering care or making the transition out of care. The RISE Project is available to any young person aged 12-17 who has been allocated a Social Worker. This project is funded by Tusla Child & Family Agency.
Who The RISE Project works with:
- 12-17 year olds
- Young people at risk of early school leaving
- Young people who have disengaged from other services
- Young people struggling to maintain family relationships
- Young people at risk of going into care/coming out of care
- Young people who are engaged with Probation Services or The JLO
- Young people who need additional supports and a positive role model
- Young people who do not recognise their full potential
What The RISE Project aims to do:
- Work out an agreement with the young person so that they are willing to engage in the programme.
- Build a good working relationship with the young person based on mutual respect and trust.
- Work with participants to design and implement a programme of activities that will motivate them to engage on a 1-1 and small group basis.
- Build young people’s confidence.
- Help young people to build a safe support network through forming and maintaining healthy relationships with their peers and professionals.
- Help participants learn transferable skills through Adventure Education/Recreational and outdoor activities.
- Work with young people setting achievable and realistic goals.
- Help young people build their confidence and believe in themselves.
