2. First group in Cumnock
HRH Prince Charles visited the first
group at Dumfries House, Cumnock.
your future your police 2013
The report
concluded that
the relationship
between young
people and the
police was
fractured.
2013
5 groups established
The first 5 PSYV groups are
established in Cumnock, Dundee,
Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh
2014
Start
3. Commonwealth Games
Pass out parade 2014
The 5 groups completed their initial
training and passed out in a ceremony at
Scottish Police College, Tulliallan.
2014
PSYV volunteered at the Commonwealth
Games in Glasgow.
9 more groups 2015
More groups established across
Scotland and the first time PSYV
groups volunteered at The Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Today
6 more groups2016
With 20 groups established a National PSYV
competition took place for the second time and
PSYV returned to volunteer at the Royal
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
32 groups 2017
Group numbers increased again and
PSYV Dunfermline win the UK wide
Cadet Competition
4. • Why PSYV?
Something new
Interesting opportunities
Get an insight into policing
Positive influence on young people
• The only barrier to joining PSYV is the
limited number of spaces available in
each group.
• PSYV aims to reach all groups of young
people and actively encourages those
from disadvantaged backgrounds,
previous negative involvement with
authorities and little interest in policing
to apply.
6. Accessible
to all
Disabilities
AgesNationalities
Languages
EQUALITY
PSYV is for young people
from ages 13-18 and adults
aged 18 and over.
There are over 25
Nationalities within PSYV
and a 14 different languages
spoken, with English not a
first language for many.
PSYV support volunteers
with disabilities and make
very effort to ensure they
can participate as fully as
possible in events.
7. Regular collation of figures from all groups are carried out to review the diversity within our groups and address any concerns.
57:43
Gender
57% female and 43% male
volunteers within PSYV.
We are also supporting a number
of youths with gender identity and
transgender experiences.
32%
Vulnerability
PSYV aim to recruit at least 25% of
the youths from a vulnerable
background from a set criteria.
10%
Ethnicity
At least 10% of PSYV youths are of
BME origin.
Glasgow South group record 66%
of the group with BME origins.
8. The PSYV award is a 2 module progressive online award to
show learning from volunteering and provide young people
with a qualification from their volunteering with PSYV.
Access for all
Online resources
Support & mentoring from adult volunteers and Group Co-
ordinators
Work at own pace
Access from schools, libraries, home or PSYV group nights
Training and guidance from National Team
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9. BRONZE
The minimum standard we would require a group to
achieve.
SILVER
A step up for groups to show they are working towards
being self sustainable.
GOLD
Groups demonstrate a high level of being self
sustainable.
PLATINUM
A flourishing group, self regulating and self sustainable.
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