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Young people
Find out here about some of the work with young people that happens in Oldham.
A film by Oldham young people, Oldham Youth Inclusion Programme
“ He was a nice lad. It could have happened to anyone. ”
Charlotte Kilroy, Oldham Youth Council
“ As youth councillors we are often told by young people Oldham has nothing for us to do. I would disagree. ”
Louis Murphy, Oldham resident
“ I’m just safe with her. When I’m in trouble or down, or anything’s up with me, I phone Christine Gee... ”
Christine Gee, Greater Manchester Police
“ The police aren't just telling kids off...but are encouraging them to get involved, and use their minds ”
Bob Anderson, Oldham Allotment Association
“ They say the punishment should fit the crime and if they come down here, by golly they’ve got to work hard. ”
Shofique Ullah, Preventing Violent Extremism
“ Preventing young people from becoming potential targets from extremist ideology isn't an easy topic. ”
Afrah Qureshi, Oldham Youth Zone
“ Oldham gets a bad reputation with young people messing about, but this centre will get them off the street. ”
Emma Popay, Brook Clinic
“ We want people to enjoy themselves and to enable them to have safe sex. ”
Steve Duthie, Parent
“ From what I can gather from my children, what they want is space to be with other teenagers. ”