SCOTTISH PEER EDUCATION NETWORK (SPEN)
Peer education is a key part of Fast Forward's work. We believe that young people are often more receptive to information given by other young people than that given by more formal approaches by adults.
Fast Forward’s own volunteer peer educators provide peer education on a variety of issues directly to young people. Fast Forward also hosts a national post, funded by the Scottish Government , to promote and co-ordinate the Scottish Peer Education Network (SPEN) and the work of peer educators across Scotland.
| Peer education is a term widely used to describe a range of initiatives where people from a similar: |
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age group |
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background |
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culture and/or |
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social status |
...educate each other about a variety of issues.
Scottish Peer Education Network
The Scottish Peer Education Network (SPEN) facilitates communication between and offers support to peer educators, practitioners and policy makers involved in peer education across Scotland. SPEN was launched in February 2005, at the "Peer Education - The Chameleon Approach" conference.
If you want to join SPEN please contact Fast Forward, tel: 0131 554 4300, email: admin@fastforward.org.uk for further information.
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The opportunity to meet, network and share experiences with others involved in peer education in Scotland. |
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To be involved in facilitating and/or attending practice based peer education events. |
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Access to a wide range of peer education resources. |
SPEN Membership Application Form Download here >
Useful links
Landed
Crew 2000
The Peer Education Project @ the Corner
LGBT Youth |
