THE RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE TEAM
Introduction

The Resident Rep Team have a very important role within the Association.  We started off in 2003 at a very basic level conducting resident meetings and focus groups and this has been developed over the years to meet the ever changing needs of our young people.

Members of the Resident Rep Team were housed and supported by the Association and have gone on to be employed by the Association to represent the voice of young people using positive peer language, behaviour and attitudes.

The Resident Rep Team’s unique role is to empower young people to have a voice, be decision makers on service, policy and development of the Association as well as identifying issues and proactively exploring learning opportunities and/or working with partners to bring in specialist courses. Local, regional and national work and community initiatives give our young people an opportunity to nurture their talents whilst having lots of fun.

The team also offer a large range of friendly advice, guidance and support for any young person in Forum this may be with appeals, complaints or general information regarding their rights and responsibilities.