Research into the support needs of BAME families with vulnerable young boys.

Carry out research into issues relating to race equality.
This research project extends the work we are doing in partnership on the REACH national role model programme. Whereas the REACH programme activities focuses primarily on the role models and developing the capacity of local organizations, the aim of this research project is to focus on BAME families with vulnerable young boys in three regions. BTEG will bring together small focus groups of BAME families to discuss issues and challenges that they are facing which they would welcome support and guidance. Central to the focus group activities would be a focus on solutions, signposting to local agencies and small scale pilots. BTEG will be in dialogues with local agencies to encourage fresh thinking and services. As a result we want to identify common themes, workable solutions and develop national guidance to share with policy makers.