Follow along to find out what our brilliant Young ABA NI group is doing this year!
Meeting 1 : Thursday 27th March 2025
Our first Young ABA NI Meeting of the year took place in March and was incredibly insightful and fun! We kicked off the day with a few ice breaker games where we got to know each other better. The cohort shared their anti-bullying superpowers, celebrities they would team up with to stop bullying, and more. We then collectively created a group contract for the rest of the year.
For the first session of the day, we conducted Anti-Bullying Basics training for the cohort, which covered the definition of bullying, its prevalence and impact, the roles individuals play in making bullying a group behaviour, and more.
The Wall of Change
We then had our interactive Wall of Change activity, where the young people used post-it notes to build an insightful and vibrant display. They explored what aspects of anti-bullying they are most interested in, and what makes them want to take action! Topics ranged from the blurred lines between banter and bullying, to the impact of social media, and the importance of speaking up. This powerful wall of change will be pivotal in shaping our YABA discussions and activities through the year.
For the final leg of our meeting, the cohort provided some fantastic input on our Anti-Bullying Week 2025 theme and logo.
We are excited to hear many more of their brilliant ideas over the course of the year!