TAKE PART IN (Y)OUR SURVEY TO CO-CREATE WITH US. Collaborate with AAK to co-create the next-gen of AAK space/s. We need you! Your voice, your creativity, your vibe, your input. Start(Y)our new survey below. Name First Name Last Name How old are you? * How would you describe AAK spaces? Please select up to 5 option(s) that best represent your opinion . Safe Creative Inclusive Collaborative Inspiring Engaging A space to meet others Fun Empowering A space to learn new skills and ideas Supportive Welcoming Educational Interesting A space that works on taking action to make things better for things that matter to us (e.g. on racism, violence against women and girls) A space to get new opportunities A space that puts Young People at the centre A space that challenges injustices and inequalities that exist in society A space that nurtures creativity Other (Please specify, feel free to say any challenges you’ve had in the spaces ) On a scale of 0 to 10, how much do you feel the AAK spaces are co-produced & co-designed with young people? (10 being the most) Co-design & co-production of our spaces and activities means we involve young people in deciding what we do and how we design what our spaces look and feel like. We want to be flexible and respond to what young people tell us as best we can with the people & funding we have (e.g. what skills young people want to learn, what activities to do, how to work together). 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Let’s talk about AAK people! How would you describe AAK staff - what they do and how they do it? Please select up to 5 of the below description(s) that represent your opinion; Music producers Peer Leaders Enthusiastic Capable of connecting with me Reliable Nail artists Hairstylists Sound Engineers Approachable Passionate Warm Youth Workers Therapists Knowledgable Skilled Empathic Artists / Creatives Supportive Inspiring Energetic Other (Please specify, feel free to share any areas you feel where AAK staff could improve) Does AAK provide opportunities for you to express yourself creatively/enhance your creative expression and skills? If yes, in what ways? Nail Art Djing Podcasting Creative Writing Make up art Hairstyling/Braiding Music Producing Design Other (Please specify) (please specify) I have developed trusted relationships with the team who work at Art Against Knives. Yes Maybe No I don't know Having trusted relationships with staff and other young people at AAK... has been beneficial to my personal and creative development. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree has supported me into education/training/jobs. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree has helped me feel part of something and belong to somewhere. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree has helped with my emotional wellbeing. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree has made me feel more confident in myself and/or my abilities. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree has helped me develop my leadership skills. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree How would you rate the level of support and encouragement you receive at AAK? Excellent Good Average Poor I dont know How much do you believe AAK has helped you cope with stress or challenging life events? A lot Moderatly A little bit Not at all Not relevant to me Has AAK connected you to other services that help you feel safer/more secure in your life? (e.g. housing/education//benefits) Yes No I don't know / Not relevant to me DrHas AAK supported you to take the lead on projects and/or your care or support (e.g. helping you to take your ideas forward, helping you to help speak up for the support you want from services)? Yes No I don't know / Not relevant to me Has AAK inspired you to explore new interests or pursue a career (creative or otherwise)? Yes No Not sure Has AAK influenced your long-term goals or aspirations in any way e.g. maybe what job you’d like to do or ways you’d like to spend your time? Yes No Not sure Has AAK supported/inspired you to consider the bigger issues that impact on young people such as racism, poverty, politics, the way other services (such as the police, NHS, the criminal justice system, children’s social care) work with young people? Yes No Not sure Has AAK provided space and support to think about how to overcome these challenges? Yes No Not sure Why do you think there is a need for an organisation like AAK? What does AAK do/offer that other services/organisations don't do or offer? Are there any additional services/support/activities you would like to see offered at AAK If yes, please explain. Thank you! Click HERE to view our Privacy Policy