To investigate the impact of partnership working with a group of vulnerable girls

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INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Study

This research study is focused on determining the impact of partnerships through being involved and working with a group of vulnerable girls. Scotland Academy will predominantly be working in partnership with the entire community so as ensure the provision of the opportunities to young girls who are at risk in the community to lead a better life, that could grant them more respect and internal satisfaction. In investigating the impact that is produced as a result of partnerships upon young girls who are vulnerable; which is the prime purpose of this study, this study will help the vulnerable girls in particular and youngsters in general identify and learn about the positive choices that they should be making relating to adolescence so as to have their future secured and to have them follow the right path. These choices pertaining to adolescence predominantly falls in the domain of self-esteem, sex education and social awareness. This project has been identified by Grampian NHS and Aberdeen City Council through the Community Profile as a priority need and meets National Outcome 3, 4, 5, 11, thereby strengthening the purpose of this study as an important area that is essential to be investigated.

Aims and Objectives of the Study

The central aim of this research study as reflected in the purpose of the study is primarily to improve the social, emotional as well as physical health and well-being of a group of girls who are at risk in the community, through investigating the impact of partnerships on vulnerable girls as this will precisely outline those areas which needs to be worked upon for improvement to be induced in above mentioned aspects of vulnerable girls. This study is undertaken with the aim to help vulnerable girls develop skills for spending life effectively through working within legal and cultural boundaries; the boundaries that ensure against any tarnishing of self-esteem, satisfaction and respect. The objective of this study is to induce within girls and ensure that as a result of this study they will have an increased understanding as to how their behaviours and choices impact on the mental and physical well-being of themselves as well as that of others. This research study will help girls who are vulnerable in any community make an appropriate sexual and emotional choices pertaining to sex, substance and lifestyle, thereby constituting the main aim of this study. The objectives of this study are defined in alignment with the aims of the study that are discussed above

To determine the impact of partnerships on young girls who are significantly vulnerable

To highlight their level of Self-esteem, emotional literacy and mental well-being

To highlight their sexual choices, challenges they face and the responsibilities they primarily are entrusted with as a result of which they take such drastic steps

To draw upon their motives behind substance choices, challenges and responsibilities that triggers them into that arena

To understand their level of risk taking and how this may ...