Webinar #3: “Strengthening Support Systems for At-Risk Youth“

22 May 2025, zoom

Building strong support systems around at-risk youth requires more than good intentions — it demands practical, youth-centered solutions that meet real needs.

This webinar showcases real-life practices, tools, and innovative approaches that help educators, practitioners, and youth workers create safe, supportive spaces for young people. Experts and practitioners from the field presented inspiring examples and actionable strategies that strengthen resilience, mental health, and inclusion.

Participants heard about concrete methods they can apply immediately to make their support systems more responsive, holistic, and impactful — ensuring that vulnerable young people are truly seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

Webinar programme:

13:00 - 13:15 Welcome and introduction

13:15 - 13:30 Psihofon - app for improving mental health (Dr. Vesna Barzut, Singidium University & ProAktiva, Serbia)

13:30 - 13:45 TOPSY - Toolbox Psychosozial (Lina Kröncke, Österreichische Liga für Kinder- und Jugendgesundheit, Austria)

13:45 - 14:00 From marginalization to support: Trauma-sensitive approaches in community interventions (Ioana-Eva Cădariu, "Tibiscus" University of Timișoara, Romania)

14:00 - 14:15 Inclusive solutions for youth well-being: Learning materials for young people and tools for practitioners (Laura Minea, Nevo Parudimos, Romania)

14:15 - 14:30 Discussion and exchange of experience

The webinar was recorded and is now available for on-demand viewing here.