Advice and information for young people

There's loads of information online for young people so we've brought together some of it which you might find useful.

Get involved

If you have something to say or want to get the opinions and views of young people heard, you might like to get involved with the following groups:

Kent Youth County Council - works with Kent County Council to discuss issues affecting young people

Medway Youth Parliament - represents the views of young people in Medway

Kent Police Youth Panel - your chance to have your say on issues of concern to you in Kent.

Safety advice for all

Read our advice on keeping yourself safe and how to deal with

• bullying and abuse
• drugs and alcohol
• staying safe while online and using your mobile phone.
• stranger danger

You can also find out about organisations which offer further advice and tips on staying safe.

Who can I talk to?

If you're having any problems, you can always talk to an adult you trust, whether that's your parents/guardians or teachers. You could also contact your school co-ordinator and speak with them in confidence about any crime or potential crime.

Advice for specific groups

We've also brought together some information on staying safe if you're involved in a specific group of society.

Information and advice for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people including:

• faith and health
• education
• black and minority ethnic people
• how to get involved with the LGBT consultation forum
• how to find an LGB group near you

Information and advice for black and minority ethnic young people including:

• refugees and asylum seekers
• Irish travellers and Roma gypsies
• how to get involved in the minority ethnic consultation forum
• how to find a BME group near you

Tell us what you think

This section for young people is new so, as we develop it, we want your suggestions on the information you'd like to see here. Email the diversity team and we'll look into your comments.