SLIP Programme

SLIP (Sex, the Law, Internet, and Porn) is a short term educational and age-appropriate programme for young people aged 9-24 who have engaged in risky or potentially harmful sexual behaviour. The programme aims to support participants to understand the impact of the behaviours and attitudes they’re displaying. The topics are delivered in an informal, interactive, creative, and accessible way, usually over 7 sessions.

A young person is eligible for SLIP if they have no or little understanding about the possible consequences and impact of the risky or potentially harmful sexual behaviours, they’re engaging in.

We do require refers to explore the young person’s level of understanding before making a referral. If the young person has a good understanding of the possible impact and consequences of their behaviours, then as it’s an educational programme SLIP might not be beneficial.

The programme is designed to be delivered to small groups of young people – either a closed group within a provision or an open group that young people from different provisions can join. The open groups are usually delivered online, and participants are placed in the most appropriate group by considering their age, behaviours and other information provided in the referral.

Groups generally work better for most young people because they are less likely to feel that they have been singled out to do the programme and they can discuss things with their peers if they want to. However, we do realise that there will be exceptions and we can deliver SLIP on a 1-1 basis, if necessary. For us to consider a 1-1 referral we do require referrers to explain on the referral form, why this would be best for the young person.

SLIP is free of charge for young people who live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough. We can provide SLIP outside of these areas, but the following charges will apply:

• £110 per session plus return travel costs from our Cambridge office
• £80 per session if delivered virtually

SLIP Leaflets

• Guidance for making a referral to SLIP
• SLIP Programme Information
• SLIP Information for Parents and Guardians
• SLIP Scheme of Work

Making a referral to SLIP

Individual referral: Please use this form to refer an individual to the programme

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGKTJiWbyj0YcZzhCaH1hkjX4z53tNC9VN9LGQTdxOJfzs-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Closed group referral: Please use this form to refer a group of young people from your school orprovision.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlW2B4DAgzqutWNjjqsXSJeeuXmZLGPeY-d8tjhARtnGM3KA/viewform?usp=sf_link

SLIP Programme Staff