UNDER CONSTRUCTION:

SUMMARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• The idea for this European Study Visit originated from a joint reflection and brainstorming within the Netwerk Kies Kleur tegen Pesten, a Flemish network that brings together organizations working on bullying prevention and response. The network focuses on creating safe environments for young people through awareness-raising, knowledge sharing, and supporting youth professionals and volunteers. While strong expertise already exists in Flanders around prevention and quality policy, a key question emerged: what can we learn from youth workers across Europe, particularly in responding to bullying situations? 

• Given that youth work in Flanders is largely volunteer based, there is a need for practical, accessible approaches to intervention, including non-confrontational methods such as the “no blame” approach, aftercare, and clear response strategies. 

• This study visit therefore aims to facilitate exchange between European youth workers and other professionals , allowing them to share tools, experiences, and practices, while strengthening both the Flemish network and its connections with international partners.

• To strengthen the capacity of youth workers to intervene effectively in situations of bullying within youth groups, ensuring safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments.

•  To promote a culture of empathy, active bystandership, and mutual respect in youth work settings, by equipping youth workers with practical tools and methodologies to address bullying and its underlying dynamics.

• To support youth workers in responding to bullying situations in a structured, ethical, and youth-centered manner, while safeguarding the emotional well-being and rights of all young people involved.

• To facilitate peer learning and exchange among youth workers, creating a space for mutual inspiration, shared experiences, and collective reflection on practices related to bullying.

• This study visit aims to create a space for meaningful exchange and peer learning among European youth workers, where all partners contribute as equals by sharing their tools, experiences, and practices. By providing mutual learning and collaboration, the project seeks to strengthen individual competences as well as reinforce connections between European partners.