Prolonged failure to invest in children’s and youth services has created a ticking time bomb for society and the economy
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Teenagers left isolated and without advice or safe spaces
‘We’re facing a government that basically has no interest in young people’
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Councils need proper funding to help young people
Funding will help repair damage done by job cuts and centre closures
Peterborough youth worker is a Local Service Champion and has been honoured by the Queen
Delegates welcome Labour Party commitments to reversing cuts that are adding to the problem
Police and justice conference hears the inspirational story of Marcellus Baz
Youth workers are tireless in the support they provide to young people, for example helping them find work and getting more education. In the months and years ahead, it’s time we as a country showed the same level of dedication to our young people – and reverse the damaging tide of youth service cuts, before it’s too late.
At least half of councils have cut youth service spending in the past year as amount cut from service over the past six years hits £387m
Delegates commit union to campaign for quality youth services as part of broader fight to save local services