What We Do
Include Youth's aims are achieved through:-
- activities to influence policy-making and public opinion concerning young people;
- development and promotion of resources;
- provision of training, information and support to practitioners and organisations;
- direct services to young people.
Policy Advocacy
The organisation has developed dynamic policy advocacy services which include formal responses to consultations, proactive promotion of specific positions, involvement in partnerships and alliances across all sectors. Our policy work is informed by the views of young people, practitioners and children's rights principles. Include Youth has developed particular expertise in a range of areas which include youth justice, community safety, young people who display sexually harmful behaviours and the education, training and employment of looked after children.
For more information on our Policy Work check out these sections of our website: Policy, Young Voices, LACE and Risky Children.
Practitioner Support
Include Youth supports those working directly with young people in all sectors through the provision of training, information and support.
For more information on our Practitioner Support services check out these sections of our website: Training & Information and YOYO Practitioners' Forum
Services to young people
The Give and Take Scheme works to enhance the employment and training skills of the most marginalised young people including those who have been looked after.
For more information on our Services to Young People check out these sections of our website: The Give and Take Scheme, DEL Specialist Support and Peer Mediation.