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Local charity Rochdale Connections Trust (RCT) has developed an innovative approach to provide support for young people.
Like many organisations, RCT had to change its approach due to the pandemic and transferred the support to online zoom sessions.
After discussing and using feedback from youth group sessions, Youth Development Worker, Jaymi Matthews suggested utilising an online gaming platform to provide emotional and social support with potential for developing personal growth and interpersonal skills.
Block construction game Minecraft was chosen as the online platform, which would be used to focus the youth group sessions, named Aim2Game.
Minecraft provides a closed and secure platform for online gaming sessions and – alongside the code of conduct developed and adhered to by session users and facilitator Jaymi – Aim2Game hopes to provide a positive and interactive gaming experience.
Eight deaths linked to domestic violence and almost 50,000 reports in Greater Manchester since pandemic began
Despite lockdown restrictions, victims can flee dangerous situations. Charities want them to know they are not alone.
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Domestic abuse support is still available during latest coronavirus lockdown Date published: 09 January 2021
Emergency funding has been allocated to local charities which support victims of domestic abuse
Support is still available for those affected by domestic abuse, and those at risk of harm can still leave their homes under the latest coronavirus lockdown rules.
Last month, emergency funding was allocated to Greater Manchester charities which support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence to adapt their services while the pandemic continues.
A total of £571,196 was allocated to 26 organisations by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), which will enable them to adapt services and improve digital capabilities for remote working.