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Working Group for Child and Youth Protection NRW e.V. (AJS)

The Working Group for Child and Youth Protection NRW e.V. (AJS), founded in 1953, is a state-wide specialist agency aimed at promoting educational and legal child and youth protection in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Mission and Values

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The AJS is characterized by the idea of empowerment: Young people should be supported and encouraged in their development so that they can grow into self-determined, reflective, and responsible personalities. The work of the AJS focuses on the promotion, empowerment, and protection of children and adolescents[3].

Key Products and Services

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Consultation and Training: The AJS offers current information, competent guidance, consultation, and training for educators and multipliers. These include topics such as violence prevention, prevention of sexualized violence, youth media protection, and media education[1][3].
Events and Publications: The AJS organizes training sessions, seminars, and specialist conferences to enable practice-relevant learning experiences. Additionally, the AJS provides expertise and action-oriented guidance through publications[1].
Network Building: As an active hub, the AJS promotes network building with providers of public and independent youth services as well as other relevant stakeholders. This includes professional and personal exchange and bridging the gap between theory and practice[1].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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Prevention and Empowerment: The AJS is particularly committed to preventive measures to empower young people to handle media and other challenges in a self-confident, reflective, and decision-capable manner. This includes projects such as "Plan P – Empowering Youth Against Islamist Radicalization" and "Parent Talk NRW"[1][4].
Social Participation: The AJS observes and evaluates social developments and dynamics to recognize and address new challenges. This is done through open, mindful, and helpful communication and a culture of appreciation in discussion, feedback, and recognition[1].

Work Culture and Organization

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The AJS is characterized by a multidisciplinary and self-responsible work culture. The staff come from various fields and are involved in decision-making processes. Transparency, structure, and appreciation define the work culture, ensuring that decisions are comprehensible and transparent[1].

The AJS receives institutional funding from the Child and Youth Promotion Plan NRW and is organized as a non-profit registered association[3]. Through its diverse activities and initiatives, the AJS significantly contributes to the promotion and protection of children and adolescents in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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