Our Philosophies

Youth Solutions embraces the following philosophies in the conduct of our work:

Harm Minimisation

Acknowledges that while no drug use is an ideal outcome for young people, some young people despite prevention efforts will continue to experiment, take risks or use drugs regularly. Consequently, a range of strategies (including those that promote no drug use) must be utilised so as to prevent or delay transition to further use, and reduce the harms for those young people who are currently using.

Youth Participation

Acknowledges that young people must be directly involved in identifying drug related issues of concern, development and implementation of resulting strategies and evaluation of outcomes.

Whole of Community Approach

This recognises that the prevention and reduction of young people's drug use and related harms are the responsibility of the entire community. Risk factors for problematic drug use are lodged in all aspects of the community including within schools and families and a wholistic approach is required to address these issues.