Working with young people
ASH Scotland works with groups and organisations engaging children, families and young people, from community youth groups and family support services, through to schools and fostering agencies.
There are a number of ways that we can help reduce the harm that smoking causes to young people and to help those wishing to quit smoking. Keep reading below for the list of ways we can help young people and the communities they live in.
We have a focus on reducing inequality through encouraging, informing and enabling young people to live a life free from tobacco.
We are here to support you and your organisation. Please don't hesitate to get in touch via our Contact page.
Our support and resources
Scotland's Charter for a Tobacco-Free Generation is an initiative galvanising the support of organisations across the country to reduce the harms caused by smoking and help achieve the goal of delivering a tobacco-free generation by 2034.
More than 400 signatories have pledged their support and are taking action towards creating a tobacco-free Scotland. Join them today!
We appreciate that information about vaping and e-cigarettes can change quickly.
We provide the most up-to-date insights so that you can always be in the know.
Whether it is sharing the latest research or tips to help people to make informed choices, our work will keep you in the loop on this fast-evolving topic.
By working with family support organisations, we encourage and enable families to reduce their children's exposure to second-hand smoke in the home.
We are working with youth services to explore how they can be supported to enhance young people’s health and wellbeing through addressing smoking and mental health.
The Hub is a place for youth organisations to come together to share learning and access resources on smoking and vaping. We'll also host in-person and online events and webinars throughout the year to enable people to connect and further their understanding of how these health harming products affect young people.
Resources
- Our Tobacco-free schools resources help schools to get top marks on tobacco.
- Explore our resources supporting young people to be smoke-free and identify with being happier, fitter, better off.
- Our guidance and resources for universities and colleges help them to create a smoke-free campus and supports wider goals such as improving attainment, student retention and improving outcomes.
- We have a free virtual learning package to help those who work with young carers and their families to understand more about how young carers are affected by smoking.
- We have resources for parents and carers to help discuss smoking with young people, plus advice on protecting your family from tobacco smoke at home and in the car.
- You can find information about the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child here, from information on the background on children’s rights to further information about the legislation.
For any queries about the content above or to enquire about ways that we can support your organisation, please email engagement@ashscotland.org.uk to discuss how we can help.
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