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Welcome to the Choose Life Project
"Choose Life is not just an event, it's an experience!"
Dave Roberts. Director of Independence Initiatives
We consistently receive positive feedback, and comments about our work. We believe that this is because of our approach! We utilise the experiential knowledge of people who have recovered from drug addiction. People who have lived the experience and know the territory. People who are prepared to talk openly and honestly about their life as a drug addict, and where addiction took them. Very few people come through drug addiction unscathed, and educating young people about the risks and consequences of using drugs is a way for the Choose Life Volunteers to make a positive contribution to the health and well being of young people.
We work along side and in partnership with schools, organisations and agencies who are responsible for the education, or well being of young people. Our intention is to support, or enhance the good work that is already going on, and equip the young people with up to date knowledge, increased awareness, and informed decision making abilities in order to safeguard them in the future.
"I think it was very useful, as I now know what a life with drugs is like. I think that bringing people in to tell us about their experiences is a lot better than just telling us to say no" Young Person 1.10.07
We also offer edcuation and training to adult professionals and work with Police Authorities, Teachers and Colleges, Social and Youth Workers, Criminal Justice and Probation Teams, Professional Drugs Workers, PTA's, Parent and Community Groups. Our work takes us all over the North West of England and North Wales.
"Thank you for such an excellent session - you cannot beat covering a subject using people who have been there and were able to put across their experiences in such an open and truthful way" Lancashire Police Recruit 21.06.07
Please explore the site and feel free to let us have your comments and feedback, or sign in at our:
Please support our volunteers by acknowledging their contribution to The Choose Life Project. Click on the The Spirit of Merseyside award on the left to register your vote.
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