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Your
donations are always welcome to help us continue supporting
young survivors of abuse
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| VIP
Programme |
The
award winning VIP (Violence Is Preventable) Programme
has been running in schools all over the UK and has
even branched out worldwide.
Read
more about it here.
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Who's
Who?
Here
you will find out more about who is involved with 18u and
what we all do...
Our
three Child Protection officers are Laurie Matthew, Sandra
Hutton and Karen Duffy.
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| Laurie
Matthew |
I
am the International and National Manager of 18u. I form partnerships with agencies all over the UK and abroad and am now working to get VIP translated and out across the world. I do lots of fundraising, training
and talks. I also support abuse survivors and have been doing
this for a long, long time.I am studying a post-graduate
Masters degree in child protection @ Dundee University as
I like to keep my brain trained.
I live with my partner, Sandra in Carse of Gowrie in Perthshire
and my fave thing is pottering in my garden. My children are
all grown up but I have grandchildren to play with now. I
have a gentle Golden Retriever called Sithe and a crazy Siamese
cat called Bandit.
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| Keiran
Watson |
Hey,
my name is Keiran and I am the promo guy for Eighteen And
Under with a special emphasis on the VIP programme. I’m
from Dundee and I’m 24, I like fast cars and bikes (typically
lol) – (but I do actually own 1 of each!).
My other interests are archery, sailing, music (I play piano
and guitar) acting/drama. Other hobbies include attempting
to sum up my life in 100 words, depressingly easy actually!
I guess I’m known as the man of the office; and everyone
loves my cocky go get them attitude (ha!) My motto is –
if you can do it so can I, but just cause I can do it doesnt
mean you can!.
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| Shaun
Taylor |
Hello,
my name is Shaun Taylor and I will have been working full time
at Eighteen And Under for 3 years as of Feb 2010. I have also
volunteered with the organisation prior to my full time position
since 1999. My 30th birthday was on 31st December 2009.
My hobbies include reading (this includes fictional crime novels
& books that Sandra Hutton loans me from time to time),
watching sports on television like Tennis, Golf and Snooker
but not playing them (I have poor hand eye co-ordination and
because of this I am incredibly unfit!).
I don’t drink alcohol (as of New Year 2010) or smoke but
one of my bad habits would be never getting straight to the
point, rather baffling endlessly about things and losing track
of what my initial point was – just like now!.
I volunteer with Izzy’s Promise, Eighteen Plus and Different
Visions Celebrate (DV8) and you can find out more about these
organisations if you click on the links on the Eighteen And
Under website. |
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| Katy
Wingham |
Hi.
My name is Katy and I am a full time worker for Eighteen And
Under. Most of my work involves delivering VIP sessions but
I am also involved in promotions, support and anything else
that needs to be done.
I have been with Eighteen And Under for three years now and
the highlights most definately include our fundraising cycle
along Hadrian's Wall as well as the fundraising parties and
visiting the Houses of Parliament for the launch of 'See Us
Hear Us'.
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| Jerri
Watson |
Hi
I'm Jerri and I'm a full time support worker for Izzy's Promise
and the Volunteer Coordinator for 18 & Under. I've also
been a volunteer with 18u for over 15 years.
I
have a 3 year old son who is now one of our youngest volunteers
and did his part for the charity by cycling across The Tay
Bridge and back, which was 3 miles. Needless to say, I was
a very proud mum!
I'm a cheery person and love to laugh and joke and make others
happy.
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| Aileen
Hunter |
Hello
I'm Aileen and I help out with the promotions and marketing
stuff. I design all the websites and maintain them as a volunteer.
I'm proud to have designed a lot of the promotional material
and the VIP Resources too.
I
am studying for my degree in Web Design and Development at
Abertay University and when I have time and the inclination
I play golf. Othewise I play far too many computer games than
are good for me. I like to write too - stories, poems and
books and I have a children's novel 'The Green Gang' which
was published a few years ago.I have several books in me,
but I'm saving them all up until I retire! |
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| Sandra
McIntosh |
Hello.
My name is Sandra. There are 2 Sandra's I hear you say, well
I get called Sandra Mac. I started working with Eighteen and
Under 7 years ago, looking after our Chairperson's little
girl. Now having been to a lot of training, I am one of the
Support Workers. I have done this for 4 years. I have travelled
to support young people in Court as far as London. I also
have lots of fun delivering the VIP (Violence is Preventable)
programme.
I am lucky enough to be the mother of the up and coming President
of Scotland. He is regularly seen walking about the office
and offering advice to everyone. If you see me in the office,
stop me and ask questions as I like talking too!
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| Sandra
Hutton |
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Hi.
I am a volunteer with Eighteen and Under. I can turn my hand
to most things except support of young people. That part can
be done by others who are more qualified than me. I am one
of 3 Child Protection workers within the organisation, and
try to keep up to date with the ever changing legislation.
This means that you can ask my advice if you are not sure
about a situation a young person may tell you. I also try
fundraising and write letters out to smaller trusts telling
them who we are what we do and ask for money to support us.
Its very boring, but its one of these things that has to be
done, otherwise we would not exist.
I also helped raise a lot of money with some of the workers
when we cycled Hadrians Wall last year (2009).
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| Karen
Duffy |
I
am Karen and I have been the chairperson of Eighteen And Under
for the past 10 years. Every time I try to escape, someone,
or something pulls me back in to help out. I am a Company
Director but am also a volunteer who turns my hand to anything
that is needing done and there is always something needing
done.
I
love Karaoke and am the finest of singers. I do not go on
X Factor as there would be no competition. I would win! I
am a mum and soon to be blessed with my first grandchild.
yippee! |
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| Irene
Clark |
Hi
there, my name is Irene and I am the Dundee Office Manager. Apparently I’m the office rotweiller
and my hair stands on end when I get stressed! Or at least
that’s what all the rest in the office say I’m
a big softie really but I just like kidding everyone.
I
do lots of jobs at Eighteen And Under including all the boring
financial stuff but my very favourite job is eating meringues
at Balgowan Court when we do the Senior VIP. Everyone should
have a job like that.
We should lobby the government!!! |
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| Danny |
Hello there my name is Danny and I am the new assistant promotional worker, I started in May this year so I am the rookie here and I am the only Yorkshire lad at 18 & Under. I have just finished studying at Abertay University so now I have a BA degree in marketing and business.
My hobbies and interests are boxing, rugby league and travelling. I have travelled all over the world eating lots of strange animals (so take caution when I am near your lovely pet... yum!). I have lived in Dundee for almost 5 years now and I love the place, its fab!
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| Marley
Laurie |
I
have worked for 18u for the past 12 years at a variety of
jobs. Currently I am part-time and on maternity leave. I have
2 small daughters, Kaya and Blythe who keep me really busy.
I am into drama, singing and entertaining audiences by appearing
in Pantos and other fantastic productions. I am an author
and also a poet and when I have spare time (lol) I walk the
dog.
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| Barry
Eggleton |
Barry
is one of the Directors of 18u and is also the Health and
Safety officer. Barry works full-time and is a father of 2
small daughters.
Females
rule the roost in Barry's house and he is well trained. Barry
is into curling and volunteers back stage for Forfar Musical
Society.
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| Tracy
Murray |
I
am Tracy Murray, one of the directors of 18u.
I have worked as a sheltered housing manager for 6 years.
I have 2 kids age 3 and 8. I enjoy going on holiday either
at home or abroad and also enjoy eating out. |
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| Jaksyn
Finlay |
Born in 2007, Jaksyn
is our youngest fundraiser and our best looking male volunteer.
By age 2 he had raised over £5000 for our worthy cause
by riding his bike over the River Tay. He is a keen bike rider and has even been seen
riding his bike down the corridors at the office of 18u. Jaksyn
also like cars and although he cannot quite reach the pedals
yet, there is a rumour he has his eye on Keiran's red car. |
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| Kaya
Hunter |
Kaya
iwas also born in 2007 and has been volunteering since birth. She
is keen on drama and acting and will no doubt soon be on stage
with the reputable Dundee Junior Showtime crew.
Kaya likes books, toys, animals and everything really.
Kaya is Jaksyn's little cousin and she is keen to have a spin
in that red car once Jaksyn aquires it. |
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| Stephanie
Vander Lugt |
Hi,
my name is Stephanie and I am the Resolve It Development Worker
for Eighteen and Under. I just started working here this year
and am really enjoying it! I am helping to create an international
atmosphere here at Eighteen and Under since I am American,
though I am trying to learn how to put on a good Scottish
accent.
So
far, my favourite thing about Eighteen and Under has been
learning about the V.I.P. project and delivering sessions.
I have lots of interests: travelling, cooking, singing, reading,
running, dancing, pretty much doing anything that is adventurous.
I live with my husband, Wes, in St Andrews.
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| Tom |
Hiya. My name is Tom. I am a chinchilla. I have a friend called Jerri who you will see below. Everyone in 18u loves me because I am very cuddly and friendly.
My favourite VIP resource is Bobby Blue because I am a very law abiding chinchilla who has a great respect for the police force. |
| Jerry |
Hi,
My name is Jerry and I share a cage with Tom. Please don't confuse me with Jerri the worker. She isn't as furry as me and she does much more actual work.
Not that I am lazy, I like to join in with the Tea in the Centre training sessions and learn all about preventing violence in every shape and form.
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| Chilli 2 |
My name is Chilli 2 and I am on my holidays at 18u. I am named after the original Chilli the Chinchilla who is sadly no longer with us.
I enjoy being admired by everyone at the centre from the very young ones to the very old ones like Sandra Hutton.
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