Skarppi

Skarppi is a functional peer education programme on alcohol and cannabis from young people to young people. Pupils in grades 8 and 9 with Skarppi training hold lessons for 7th-graders to discuss alcohol, cannabis and attitudes towards substance abuse in small groups. In addition, the lessons include functional exercises.

Goals

  • To promote the participation of young people.
  • To increase knowledge about alcohol and cannabis.
  • To encourage young people to express their opinions.
  • To encourage reflection on attitudes and phenomena related to alcohol and cannabis.

Trained young people are involved in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the activities. During the training, the young people learn group guidance, presentation and advocacy skills. They receive a certificate of participation in the activities.

Klaari trains adults working with children and young people to become trainers in the method, and they can then train young people to become peer educators.