What Is It?

Detached and Outreach Youth Work is a style of youth work which is delivered to young people outside the confines of a youth centre. Workers go to areas where young people choose to congregate, wherever this may be. A typical Detached/Outreach project involves the deployment of two youth workers who work on the street and engage young people. Detached and Outreach work places particular focus on meeting the needs of young people that may not be engaging with traditional youth services. Workers focus on building voluntary relationships, seeking as a team to work with young people at locations where they gather – streets, cafes, parks etc.

• Specifically targeted where young people choose to gather.
• Aiming to make contact with young people on their terms through careful negotiation.
• Teams aim to develop both respect and credibility with the young people they meet.
• Supporting young people to make positive decisions affecting their own lives.
• Observe confidentiality.
• Access young people to resources.
• Providing young people with opportunities to discuss issues affecting them and their community.
• Giving information and guidance.
• Challenging attitudes and behaviour.

Currently there are 3 detached/outreach projects in Denbighshire. These are located in Denbigh, Meliden and Llandyrnog. The times in which the teams are present in the area are:
West Rhyl – Every Monday – 6-8pm

Bruton Park, Rhyl – Every Tuesday – 6-8pm

St. Asaph – Every Tuesday – 6:30-8:30pm

Denbigh – Every Tuesday – 6:30-8:30pm
Llandyrnog – Every Wednesday – 6:30-8:30pm

St. Asaph – Every Thursday – 6:30-8:30pm
Meliden – Every Thursday – 6.30-8.30pm