Here at WrightLink, we are thrilled to have received the following feedback about our training on desistance theory and the Good Lives Model in readiness for Asset Plus. Here is what youth justice officers’ have said…
Bedfordshire Youth Offending Service
“I hate training days more often than not but this was fantastic. I feel very positive now about the future. Many thanks”
“Brilliant training. Really engaging delivery. Inspirational. Makes me want to improve my practice and challenge the systems I work within”
“Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer. Well-paced. Did not get bored or overwhelmed by slides and PowerPoint. Comfortable learning environment. Very beneficial training and have learned a lot”
Lincolnshire Youth Offending said this about us in March 2016
“Excellent training. Will be useful for managers to go on this training to look at more therapeutic ways of practice rather than being process-driven. It made me reflect on my practice and motivate me to use my creativity more. We would like Andi back for more training. We would like to do more on narrative therapy”
“This has been the best training I have attended for a very long time. Very knowledgeable trainer. Clearly passionate about this way of working. I feel excited to consider how we can adopt these methods to our front line practice and other forums. Such a positive solution-focused method of working. Thanks for a great day”
“This was as good a training as I have ever attended during my years in YOS. Content was excellent. Trainer superb whose passion and enthusiasm shone through”
Lambeth Youth Offending Service said this in April 2016
“Excellent training and delivery. Very detailed and informative. Felt inspired and energized by the end of the day! Thank you very much and I look forward to working with you again”
“Brilliant training. Explained clearly in an accessible manner. Theories linked to practice and very relevant to work. Practical examples given and opportunities to put learning into practice”
“This was a refreshing course and geared towards good and ethical practice. It was realistic and achievable. I would highly recommend for both managers and practitioners”
Camden Youth Offending Service said this in April 2016
“Brilliant. One of the best training sessions in a long time”
“Excellent delivery of the contents and very knowledgeable tutor. Learnt a lot about desistance theory”
“Brilliant training – a definite plus rather than the drudge I expected”
Kent Integrated Youth Service training – July 2015
“Very good training to encourage staff to think about young people and their assessments in a different way. This will promote their ability to understand Asset Plus”
“Really useful day. Theories in morning gave a good basis to explore individual factors on which to consider Good Lives Model. It was useful to look at an Asset Plus plan, to consider how we can build and develop upon strengths”
“An excellent facilitator who makes the day enjoyable but gets the aim of the training over in a positive manner. Learnt a lot and found it very useful. Used a variety of techniques to ensure appeal to all learner needs; this included group work, presentations, discussions and visual aids. Excellent. Thank you”
and then more recently…
Sheffield Youth Justice Service, Barnsley and Rotherham Youth Offending Team – September 2015
“The training was, as always, exceptional. It never fails to be pitched at the right level and engage in effective and useful discussion. We look forward to seeing you again soon”
“Found the day really informative. Had no knowledge of desistance theory prior to training and feel I’ve had a very good introduction and explanation of how to apply it to YOT work”
“Really enjoyed the training, as well as previous risk training. The course was informative, a good balance of theory and its use in practice. Style of presentation excellent and kept me engaged throughout”
“Excellent training, liked the balance of theory and case study and the passion of the facilitator as well as the extensive knowledge. This will definitely change my practice. Thank you”
