Majority of Youth Advocate Programme participants report positive results

Some 86% of young people who participated in Youth Advocate Programmes reported a decrease in substance abuse.

Majority of Youth Advocate Programme participants report positive results

Some 86% of young people who participated in Youth Advocate Programmes reported a decrease in substance abuse.

The organisation's annual report shows that there were also improvements in their self-esteem and a reduction in self-harming.

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