Early adversity has lasting impact…
Dec 20, 2019
Our Head of External Relations, Tashmina, recently attended a workshop on ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) awareness and shares some of her key findings here...
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Gambling...does it affect your children and young people?
Nov 14, 2019
'Gambling is everywhere. Betting shops, billboards, football shirts and a myriad of online sites accessible 24 hours a day – it’s hard to avoid.' Rebecca Mark, from YGAM, writes a guest blog on this age old issue which is now a growing concern in children and young people...
Safeguarding & Compliance - Let's do it together!
Jul 08, 2019
Abby our Safeguarding & Compliance Lead discusses her role here at Pro-Action and how 'we all have a duty of care for those in our care and we are all working towards the joint aim of providing the best for Children and Young People in Hertfordshire, so let’s do it together!'
Life as a Motivational Speaker
May 28, 2019
Our Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, John, talks about how he didn't realise he was interesting...but we all know he is...and how he has used his experiences to support young people...
Spate on Youth Gang and Knife Crime linked with Demise of Youth Clubs?
May 01, 2019
Our Marketing and Communications Assistant, Aroona, explores the influence of youth gang and knife crime on children and young people today in this Article Special.
My Journey with Pro-Action
Dec 13, 2018
Our CEO Dave tells us about his time with Pro-Action, from the early days involved with Hertfordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services, to being the CEO in such changing times...
Talking to Young People about Mental Health
Nov 06, 2018
Our Quality Assurance Lead and Mental Health First Aid trainer, Sue, discusses our upcoming MHFA training course, what you can expect, and how it can support young people facing arising mental health issues today.
Social Media Apps- What are the dangers?
Oct 23, 2018
Our Marketing and Communications Intern, Aroona, explores the risks posed to children and young people using social media apps...
Opportunities for Young People
Aug 28, 2018
What are the opportunities we are currently offering for young people?
Upping our game...get online, get digital, get social
Jul 25, 2018
After months of avoiding it, our Head of External Relations, Tashmina, blogs about communications and raising profiles - yours as well as ours...
Where would we be without volunteers?
Mar 25, 2018
Valuing volunteers and staff is an all round activity, but at the same time there is always a place for gathering together and celebrating everyone who is part of our sector...