The Ministry of YOS is a project set up by the RAP Programme in partnership with The Bunker studios, a professional recording and rehearsal space, with the aim of giving young people the opportunity to develop new skills, form friendships and become part of a group. One young person who came to the Bunker said: “I really enjoyed the afternoon and loved being on the mike with the tunes pumping”. Find out more about The Ministry of YOS here>>		Mission12-17 is a community interest company which has taken over the Ku Club site on High St West. The aim of the club is to get young people off the streets giving them a safe secure environment and includes sky sports, pool tables arcade games, as well as a wii fit room and pamper room (available soon). The club has two levels and will operate a membership scheme. Find out more about Mission12-17 here>>
		Are you facing a difficult time in your life, feeling alone, and that no-one understands? Would you like to meet someone that can help? Our Volunteers are trained to work with young people, and offer support and guidance.
The Bunker Art Exhibition - Sunderland YOS, Resettlement and Aftercare Programme (RAP) is working in partnership with Jungle Bricks Street Art Project, local photographic artist Nicola Maxwell and The Bunker studios. The project aims to give young people skills that will help them to secure future education or employment as well as provide them with a hobby.   Find out more about Bunker Art here >>		Volunteers are called Mentors and they are not paid. They choose to work with young people like you, and provide you with new opportunities. If you would like to know more about what help a Mentor could give you please contact: Sunderland Volunteer Mentoring Service on 0191 566 3016. One of our project workers will be happy to talk to you.
Do you know what's on in your area for young people? Visit the Letsgo Sunderland website to find out. Find out about things to do in your area here>>		Say no to domestic violence.....check out this site to help you understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you. Get advice on domestic violence here>>
The NHS Teen LifeCheck is a quick, easy and fun quiz that guides young people through a series of questions about their lifestyle. It helps young people to manage their own health and wellbeing and make healthier choices in life. A few simple tick box questions later and a mini individual action plan is produced. It’s all completely FREE, anonymous and confidential. Take the Teen LifeCheck quiz here>>

Your Health
Your Health - Information for young people
To find out all information on health that you have told us that you want to know about click here >>

Information Sharing and Confidentiality

"Sunderland Youth Offending Service has to share and obtain information under various laws and regulations including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act 1998.

This means that we can share information about you with the Local Authority, Health Authority, Police Authority and other organisations to ensure you receive the right service and to protect your safety and that of others. In some cases we can share this information without your consent e.g. if it is to prevent a crime, if the court asks us, etc. All the people who we are sharing your information with have agreed to treat your information sensitively and carefully."