Introduction to 'Risking money: Staying safe and in control'

This session will prepare young people to start making bigger spending decisions as they move into independent living. It will help them understand the potential emotional and financial consequences of taking risks with money, such as gambling. It will also alert them to the danger of financial scams, financial crime and financial abuse within an abusive and controlling relationship, and how to protect themselves against these hazards

What you'll learn

  • How we behave with money can create financial risks.
  • Insurance is one way of protecting ourselves against financial risk.
  • The changing nature of financial scams and how to stay one step ahead.

Group delivery guidance notes

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Session presentation

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Resource sheet: Money problem scenarios

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Resource sheet: Who's got my money?

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Next steps and information sheet

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