A group of four young women attached to the Evolve youth group at Street Level have been working on the ‘Photovoice’ project with Suzanne Gallacher-Graham, a lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland.
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP, Pamela Nash, has praised the work of members of a Carluke youth group in examining the important issues of sexual consent and sex education.
A group of four young women attached to the Evolve youth group at Street Level have been working on the ‘Photovoice’ project with Suzanne Gallacher-Graham, a lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland.
Suzanne is also a PhD candidate at the University of Strathclyde and, as part of this, has been working with the group in Carluke to shape her research, as well as create and analyse data with them using photography and creative methods.
Their work culminated in an exhibition at Street Level at which Pamela Nash MP attended, alongside Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Scottish Labour’s candidate for Clydesdale.
Nash said: “It’s crucial that our young people learn about sexual consent and are encouraged to speak openly about this and all matters relating to sex in a safe space to ensure they can make informed decisions.
“It was so refreshing to see exactly this at the Photovoice exhibition – the young women involved should be proud of themselves for making such a big contribution to Suzanne’s research.”
Councillor Hamilton said: “It was a pleasure to attend the exhibition and hear from the young women who have been taking part in the project with Suzanne.
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“The breakout sessions really allowed time for some discussion and reflection, and I’m sure everyone attending found it as interesting and informative as I did.”
Suzanne added: “It has been a genuine pleasure to work with this group of young women.
“We have produced some very interesting and important findings that we feel are relevant for people in roles which have an input on the future of sex education and the prevention of violence against women and girls.”
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