About this Event
Following five successful years of International Men’s Day events, the 2024 What About the Boys? conference is aimed at creating real change for young men on the Fylde Coast. This year’s conference co designed by young men invites frontline workers, youth workers, educators, community leaders, and statutory services to come together and develop a comprehensive strategy for young men on the Fylde Coast.
The event will focus on addressing critical issues, addressing some of the key impacts in communities, in the wake of the Southport riots such as the rise of extremism, knife crime, mental health and well-being, and identity, alongside young male suicidal ideation and victims of crime and grooming Through interactive workshops, attendees will leave with practical resources to implement in classrooms, youth groups, and the wider community.
What About the Boys? will also ask for a Call to Action and a strategy for change to support young men moving forward.
We are excited to welcome an outstanding line-up of guest speakers at What About the Boys?. Our speakers include Michael Conroy from Men at Work C.I.C, Steve Walker from The Common Room, para-athlete Josh Landmann, and the Youth Focus North East Peer Action Collective. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, offering a diverse range of perspectives to help shape the conversation around young men on the Fylde Coast.
Key Topics:
- Tackling the root causes of extremism
- Combating knife crime and youth violence
- Supporting young men’s mental health and well-being
- Exploring the role of male identity in a coastal area
- Examine young men as victims of crime and their voices
Workshops and Resources:
Workshops will be tailored to support teachers, youth workers, and frontline professionals, offering valuable tools to assist in engaging young men through what can be some challenging conversations dad to support young men to thrive and make positive choices. Delegates will have access to take-away resources designed to make an immediate impact in their local communities.
Marketplace of Ideas:
Explore our marketplace, where organisations and projects from across the Fylde Coast will showcase their work. This is an excellent opportunity to discover innovative approaches, collaborate, and build partnerships that can drive positive change.
Call to Action:
Together, we will celebrate the progress already made in supporting young men in our communities, while also taking the next step towards creating a bold new strategy for change. This Call to Action will bring together practitioners, academics, and young people to address the challenges head-on and find practical solutions.
Who Should Attend:
- This conference is designed for:
- Frontline workers and youth workers
- Teachers and educators
- Police and community safety teams
- Local authority staff
- Organisations working with young people
- Allied workforce professionals invested in the well-being of young men on the Fylde Coast
- Businesses who want to invest in young people and support a local workforce
Lunch and refreshments will be provided and are included in the ticket price.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Village Hotel Blackpool, East Park Drive, Blackpool, United Kingdom
GBP 75.00 to GBP 195.00
