Stop and search project launched by Release

Release has just launched Y-Stop, a new stop and search project for young people by young people. The project addresses the problems experienced during a police led stop and search. It aims to give you the skills to handle stop and search and your interactions with the police, as well as provide tools for advice, empowerment and reporting police behaviour. Y-Stop details 6 key principles to help you deal with a stop and search.

Want to know more? Take a look at the Y-Stop S.E.A.R.C.H. Card that explains each of them, with all the information and tips you need for handling a stop and search.

You can also slip your card into a Y-Stop Oyster Card wallet to make sure it’s always in your pocket. If you’d like to order these materials email natasha@release.org.uk

Release also provides peer training to train you on how to apply these 6 principles. If you want to book Release for a session email natasha@release.org.uk

This is just the first step of a growing project. Release will be creating more materials over the coming months!

Click here to find out more about Y-Stop.

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