Yap with YAB
Time for YAB to take the mic,
and let us know what’s on their minds.
Yap with YAB is a new podcast series led by our Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
The conversations are a result of what happens when you let young people set the agenda, talk candidly, and let you know what you don’t know about how violence affects young people’s lives.
From rising prices of Meal Deals to the impact of AI, from racial disproportionality to school safety, they unpack it all.
But, it’s not just about listening to young people, we need to act on their words. For each episode we have provided recommended resources to help you, help young people.
Please note, all topics and discussions were led by YAB and are reflections of their lived experience.
Dropping episodes 22nd June 2026
Ep.1 | Cozzy Livz
Everything is so expensive nowadays.
Meal deals aren’t £3 anymore and it seems like the price of things goes up every other month. What role does the cost of living crisis play in the lives of young people and how are different communities experiencing these challenges?
Recommended resources:
Ep.2 | Flags, Fear, and False Narratives
Do young people feel they belong?
On this episode of YAP with YAB, we discussed the rise of St George’s flags, community safety, British identity as young black and brown people and solutions. Stay tuned for our thoughts on racial disproportionality and how we can all create change… together.
Ep.3 | Racism in our systems
The effects of racism run deep.
In this YAP, we share personal experiences and discuss the impact of false narratives in society and the media.
We believe dismantling racism starts with honest conversation and questioning racist stereotypes to begin creating an equal society for all
Ep.4 | What support do students need?
In today’s YAP, YAB reflect on their experiences at school. Talking about the important role teachers play in their students lives especially in keeping them safe from violence. We invite you to listen, reflect and take action.
Ep.5 | Caring beyond the curriculum
Young people spend a significant amount of time at school. This makes it a key place to help prevent violence from affecting young people.
So what are the helpful approaches that schools can take to serve their students? YAB discusses.
Ep.6 | Helping young people feel seen
From the rising use of A.I. and the lack of Trusted Adults and youth clubs, where do young people find connection and how can professionals build this with the young people they support and serve? We’ve got some ideas… have a listen!
Ep.7 | Reflections on police in schools
You might expect to see your teachers and teaching assistants in the school corridors but what about a police officer? In this YAP, we shared our experiences of police in our schools, our thoughts on what their presence might mean to different young people and what approach schools can take to support students to thrive.
Ep.8 | Did you feel safe in school?
Every students school experience is different, but what should be the same for every student is feeling safe.
In today’s YAP we explored the normalisation of violence, the role of social media and the transformative role a school based youth worker could play in keeping young people safe from violence.
Ep.9 | Building long-lasting solutions
Preventing violence from affecting young people is possible.
This episode of YAP with YAB, we discuss that by working together we can build effective, long-lasting solutions- but it takes consistency, collaboration and most importantly…care.
Let’s get to work