Second Voice is a free, confidential and independent advocacy service for young people aged 11 – 25 living in Wrexham.

What is advocacy? supporting you to get your voice heard, helping you to express your wishes and feelings in situations and decisions that involve you, making sure you know your rights

Second Voice Leaflet

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 12 states that children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account.

How to make a referral

You can refer yourself, or someone can fill in the form on your behalf. You can download and print a referral form yourself, pick one up from the INFO Shop in Wrexham, or the team can post one out to you.

What are children’s rights?

An advocate is someone who will

• listen to you
• help you look at your options
• support you in making a decision
• support you have your say

An advocate will not

• judge you
• tell you what to do
• talk to anyone else without your permission

Advocates have supported young people to get their voice heard

• in school
• at home
• in care
• in hospital
• in housing
• in Court

You can call, email or drop in at the INFO Shop to speak to an advocate Monday to Friday.

01978 295600

mailto:secondvoice@wrexham.gov.uk

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If you would like more information on this topic or you have questions please call into the INFO Shop or contact us on 01978 295600 / Instant message.  If you leave us a message we will get back to you as soon as we can.