Jon Jolly: My Life & Youth Work

thoughts, ideas and reflections on working with young people

Entries Tagged ‘Barnardo’s’

Youth Work Links for 2nd December to 5th December

These are my youth work, youth ministry, childrens ministry and schools work links for 2nd December to 5th December. For more related links, check out my links page

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“Barnardo’s Bunkum”

I posted recently about the children’s charity Barnardo’s and their ‘Children In Trouble’ campaign that used shock tactics to highlight the victimisation of young people in our culture. In addition to the ‘Hunting’ video I posted, last week their new TV ad hit the screens. It’s unpleasant viewing to be sure, but that’s the point.
However, [...]

“Who Are You” YouTube Campaign

I posted last week about Barnardo’s Children In Trouble Campaign. I’ve since had various discussions with people who feel that whilst the sentiment of the campaign is great, the shock tactics could perhaps have been better replaced by actually showing young people in a positive light. MAS posted his response here and later updated it [...]

UK Society “condemning children”

While off last week, I was invited to go to the launch of Barnardo’s new “Children In Trouble” campaign. As I was unable to make it, I watched with interest what the campaign would focus on. Yesterday, I found this article from BBC News covering the new TV Advert.

In summary, Barnardo’s commissioned a YouGov [...]