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Peer Educators lead the way: How London Borough of Lambeth lowered teenage pregnancy rates and improved sex education

Learning points

The programme recognises that young people have a special knowledge, if this can be augmented by some training and then put back into the community it is a very valuable resource.  It is important for young people to see that their knowledge is valued by others.  This spurs them on to do things which are positive for themselves and their community.

It is important to be clear about remit and honest about rules and limitations.  Part of the learning for young people is to see how they can work within rules and where necessary, around them.

The peer principle can be extended to other groups.  For example, older people have special knowledge and experience which can be harnessed to support other older people who may be isolated. But this knowledge could also be used to do intergenerational work such as sharing life skills  like cooking.

About this case study
Main Contact

John Tatam
Governance
International

email:
john.tatam@govint.org

Andrea Legal-Miller
Youth Education Co-ordinator,
Lambeth Youth Council

email:
alegal_miller@hotmail.com

 

Governance International Associate John Tatam provided Governance International with this case study on 9 July 2010.

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