Resources
Created fifty years ago, the modern youth service is being pulled apart by the sheer scale and speed of the government’s cuts in public spending. All signs suggest that the youth service will be the first public service to go, destroying years of professional expertise committed to partnership and volunteer working.
ChooseYouth have produced their Youth Manifesto and ask that all interested individuals and groups publicise this as widely as possible. This is available here as a pdf file and hard copies can be ordered from kerry.jenkins@unitetheunion.org
A major Westminster Hall Debate was held on the Youth Service and youth work on November 23rd. See the full transcript here »
Get your MP to sign Early Day Motion 1013 on the Youth Service and Youth Work. Please note that by convention MPs who have government or shadow government responsibilities are unable to sign EDMs. Download the Early Day Motion »
Valuing Youth Work sets out why local authority supported youth services make a real difference and why youth work changes lives. Download Valuing Youth Work »
Unite has published a comprehensive report which sets out why youth work works so well. Download the report, Benefits of Youth Work »
National Council for Voluntary Youth Services has published a report tracking changes in funding and policies and the impact they are having. Download Comprehensive Cuts Part 2 »
Manifesto for Youth Services - See the full version here
Following on from the national Lobby of Parliament that took place on October 25th you will find a range of resources below that we hope you will find useful.
Please share these resources with friends and colleagues as the fight for youth services must continue.
Letter to MP
