Project Y

Our innovative PROJECT Y programme is aimed at children and young people aged 8–25.

FUTURE PROOF  

Future Proof is a targeted programme of support for children and young people aged 8-25. It works with young people who are displaying perpetrator behaviours. This can be run to individuals or in a group setting. The group has been run at schools and at our Threshold offices. The programme is a 13-week programme that looks at every aspect of a young person’s ideas around their behaviours. The programme gives young people the opportunity to evaluate their negative behaviours and choose ways they would like to change them. We have found that group work can encourage children to collectively change their ideas around what is acceptable behaviour.

This program teaches children:

– Better communication skills

– Consequential thinking

– Respect

– Understanding other points of view

– How to manage anger

– How to achieve goals

From this programme, we also offer additional help where needed. Our future proof program also offers support around harmful sexual behaviour. This teaches young people about unhealthy sexual behaviours, and consent and can also be client-led depending on what their issue is. We have recently tailored this package for a group of young girls who needed support around their ideas of sexual activities with older males.

The HELIX  Programme

The HELIX project is made up of one-hour sessions. Session topics include: healthy relationships, bullying, self-harming, social media, healthy eating, mental health, and suicide. Each session is aimed at children and young people aged 8 and above.

All sessions use games, tasks, discussions, and written work to explore the different topics. Each session includes help and support information, which is left with the group in case they wish to reach out for further assistance. A handout is also provided for teachers, group leaders, or youth workers to use as a follow-on task with their group, if they choose to.

Topics covered include:
– Social media
– Sexting
– Safe use of the internet
– Sexual health
– Understanding sexual orientation
– Suicide intervention
– Drug and alcohol misuse
– Mental health
– Self-harming
– Bullying
– Peer pressure
– Healthy relationships
– Healthy eating

We also deliver the STAR programme under the HELIX umbrella, which is tailored based on the needs of the children and young people, and is age-specific.

VOICES (MEDIATION) 

Project Y Mediation Service is designed to support children and their family members in discussing specific issues within their relationships.

This service is typically used when a family is experiencing a breakdown in communication around a particular issue. Mediation sessions are available for children and young people aged 8 to 25, and can involve as many family members as needed. The process includes one-to-one sessions with each family member, offering a safe space to speak openly about their concerns before coming together for a joint discussion.

Working with the whole family.

A specialist service designed for young people, taking into account their individual needs and circumstances. This programme is particularly aimed at young people who are at crisis point at home—those who have been asked to leave or feel that leaving is their only option. While many believe they are ready to live independently, they are often unprepared. The breakdown of family relationships can have a significant impact on their confidence, self-esteem, and general wellbeing. These young people may also face an increased risk of exploitation, substance misuse, and becoming victims of crime.

This flexible, sensitive, and individualised service places strong emphasis on understanding the young person’s own views and feelings, rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach. It is built around the principle of listening and responding to each young person’s unique needs.

At the heart of the service is mediation. An impartial third party—acceptable to all sides—supports the family through conflict. While the mediator does not make decisions, they help all parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. As well as addressing immediate issues, the process aims to rebuild trust and respect within the family. When reconciliation isn’t possible, the focus shifts to reducing emotional and psychological harm through safe and supported disengagement.

The service is:

  • Impartial

  • Non-judgmental

  • Free of charge

  • Delivered in a safe, neutral space

Rather than prescribing solutions, the family programme gives each person the opportunity to be heard and supported in developing their own coping and communication strategies. This helps families respond to future challenges more positively.

Mediation is offered in two formats:

  • Joint mediation – where all parties agree on a time, date, and neutral venue to meet face-to-face

  • Shuttle mediation – where participants are kept separate, and the mediator shares messages between them. This is ideal when emotions are high or face-to-face meetings feel unsafe

Many of the young people we work with are dealing with fractured relationships—often due to the impacts of domestic abuse. In these situations, Project Y offers family mediation to help families work through difficult emotions and rebuild supportive relationships.

By helping young people take positive steps and re-engage with their family network, the programme promotes resilience and wellbeing. Mediation helps all parties understand the long-term effects of unresolved conflict and empowers them to move forward in healthier, more constructive ways.

HEALTH AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALs ALOUD 

This programme provides training for healthcare professionals, judges, magistrates, and members of the legal profession to help them develop a deeper understanding of domestic abuse and violence, particularly its impact on children and young people. The training equips professionals with the skills needed to better identify signs of abuse and make appropriate referrals to specialist services.

Topics covered in the training include:

  • Coercive control and the relevant legislation

  • Stalking

  • Children and young people affected by domestic abuse

As part of this programme, we will also deliver accredited educational units to young people through our existing WISH project. This initiative supports individuals in accessing a wide range of Agored Cymru accredited qualifications, alongside opportunities for further learning, volunteering, placements, and employment.

SOCIAL TECH 4 ALL 

Technology has transformed the way society communicates, interacts, and maintains relationships. For young people, it plays a central role in their daily lives—creating not only a physical presence, but also a virtual one.

The Social Tech 4 All programme is age-appropriate and designed to explore online safety with young people in a relevant, engaging way.

Many parents and carers feel a generational gap when it comes to their children’s online behaviours. They may feel out of their depth when discussing the internet and social media. However, your life experience and understanding of consequences can be a valuable tool. That’s why Project Y also offers social media awareness courses for parents, helping them better understand the platforms and potential risks their children face.

As a parent, it’s important to have conversations about digital resilience—helping children understand how to stay safe online, what to do if something upsets them, and how to bounce back from challenges.

“Digital resilience is the ability to understand when you are at risk online, know what to do if anything goes wrong, and recover from difficulties or upsets.”

Programme Topics Include:

  • Support for parents in navigating social media

  • A breakdown of all major social platforms, explored one by one

  • Use of celebrity case studies and real-life examples (e.g., Rhiannon and Bobbi Brown)

  • Sexting – risks, pressures, and the law

  • Filming, photography, and staying safe online

  • Understanding your digital footprint

  • Internet safety and dealing with trolls

  • Recognising warning signs and red flags

  • Cyberbullying – how to respond and get help

  • Sharing personal details – what’s safe and what’s not

  • What is and isn’t appropriate online

 

HOW DOES IT WORK

Our approach is supportive, flexible, and family-focused. Here’s what makes it effective:

  • Client-Led Programme
    Change happens where the client wants it—young people and families are empowered to set their own goals and pace.

  • Promotes Emotional Awareness
    Helps children better understand their feelings and the behaviours that stem from them.

  • Encourages Healthy Emotional Regulation
    Teaches positive ways to manage emotions and cope with challenging situations.

  • Strengthens Parent-Child Relationships
    Recognises that domestic abuse can strain family bonds and works to rebuild trust and connection.

  • Focuses on Needs
    Encourages children to identify their own needs and learn how to meet them in safe, healthy ways.

  • Improves Communication Skills
    Supports both children and parents in learning how to express their thoughts and emotions more clearly and respectfully.

  • Builds Confidence and Self-Esteem
    Through consistent support and skill-building, children begin to feel more empowered and resilient.

  • Takes a Holistic Approach
    Change is viewed as a shared family effort, not a burden placed on one individual. Everyone works together toward a healthier home life.

 

To Make a Referral or Find Out More

You can contact the service using the details below:

Threshold DAS Limited
32 Station Road
Llanelli
SA15 1AN

📧 Email: referrals@threshold-das.org.uk
📞 Tel: 01554 752422

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