On 14 June 2023, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn went to a number of locations in Pembrokeshire to meet voluntary and 3rd sector organisation and charities to see a few of the positive work that is being performed with youths in Pembrokeshire.
As part of his neighborhood engagement day, PCC Llywelyn went to the Hive in Haverfordwest, which is a youth and neighborhood task supporting the youths of the Garth Ward and city. The Hive uses a safe environment for youths to fulfill, play, learn and inform themselves, assisting them grow and turn into grownups that are positive members of society, constantly enhancing their future life opportunities.
The task has actually received financing from PCC Llywelyn just recently to develop a ‘Cruyff pitch’, which is a safe backyard outside the Centre, for kids and youths to include themselves in sporting activities.
The PCC likewise took a trip to meet staff who supply an effective boxing intervention program for youths in Pembroke Dock. BOXWISE is a nationwide social enterprise that assists youths build self-confidence, enhance their health and health and wellbeing and increase all opportunities available to them, and won a recent award at the 2023 Dyfed-Powys Police Awards. Following the success of the intervention program in Pembroke Dock, the sessions are now being provided throughout the Force location in Llanelli, Brecon, Letterston and Llandysul.
While at Pembroke Dock, the PCC went to a graffiti exhibit launch to commemorate graffiti art boards produced by youths from throughout Pembrokeshire previously this Spring. The boards highlight enhancements the youths want to see in their regional neighborhoods.
The graffiti exhibit task was arranged by PLANED, who received financing from the Welsh Government’s ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) fund and promoted in your area by Police and Crime Commissioners. The task intended to help youths in Pembrokeshire have a sense of control and feel more linked to their neighborhoods by having their voices heard, consequently increasing their durability and wellness, and to much better gear up choice makers to take on ACES in their neighborhoods.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “As the Police and Crime Commissioner for this location, I completely support and identify the crucial function that regional youth work and jobs play in our neighborhoods. Today, I had the benefit of checking out a few of these jobs and efforts that not just supply important assistance and care however likewise mentorship, and academic opportunities that gear up young people with the abilities and durability required to make accountable options and lead efficient lives.
“By appealing and getting in touch with youths, we can foster positive relationships, build trust, and guide them far from criminal activity.
“Moreover, these projects create safe spaces for young people to engage in constructive activities, away from negative influences. By channelling their energy into sports, arts, education, and community involvement, we empower them to develop their talents and aspirations, ultimately reducing the risk of them becoming involved in criminal behaviour.”
In the afternoon, the Police and Crime Commissioner accompanied a regional PCSO to a conference with a group of grownups with discovering specials needs at Value Independence in Milford Haven. The PCSO was offering the group with an awareness input about cuckooing and mate criminal activity followed by a graffiti workshop where they produced a piece of art work that was reflective of the input.
To end the day the PCC met regional Superintendent for Pembrokeshire, Spt. Craig Templeton, to talk about regional policing matters as we prepare ourselves for the traveler season and the policing obstacles that Dyfed-Powys Police confront with the increase of visitors to the location over summertime.
The PCC likewise met a regional Councillor in Milford Haven to talk about matters in relation to the moving of the Police Station in the city.
Next month (July 2023), the Police and Crime Commissioner will be holding a neighborhood engagement day in Carmarthenshire, ahead of a Youth Conference that he is hosting in addition to his Youth Engagement Forum.
