Comment and Opinion In this section, we are offering members of our network an opportunity to give their comment and opinion on issues facing the voluntary and community youth sector. October 2011The riots and the evidence
Much of the reaction to August's riots has focussed on young people. It is therefore important to try to get some perspective and details on the level of involvement of young people in the riots. Those of us who work to support young people must not be afraid to examine the evidence coming to light. This piece, from our Policy Officer, Dom Weinberg, explores the evidence available so far on those involved in the riots and makes some observations about what this might mean for those working to support young people. Read more June 2011The challenges facing young people and youth organisations Five chief executives of youth organisations met over a meal to consider the growing challenges young people face as well as the pressures of running youth organisations. We thought we’d try to write up our thoughts in this short post Youth work, far too often, is posed as a way to prevent crime, self-harm, violence, teenage pregnancy, poor health. And whilst it is important for all these reasons, for us that’s the wrong discussion. Why? Three reasons to start… Read more |