Why is Youth Work so Important?

“While many other public services step in when problems occur, youth services prevent so many of those difficulties from occurring in the first place.” (Unison: A future at Risk – 2016)

Anyone who works with young people, or who has teenagers at home can surely identify with the worries we feel surrounding their generation and the pressures they face in relation to exams, social media and so many other external factors.

Unfortunately, there have been drastic cuts in youth services just when they are needed the most. This has resulted in a lack of support for young people struggling with their mental health, leading to a significant increase in teenage suicides.

At the same time, the cost of living crisis means that child poverty is on the rise, with young people suffering financially and lacking economic support. Their life chances are being damaged by this government’s policies, leaving them exposed to the risk of getting into trouble or becoming involved in serious youth violence.

Projects4Change aims to reverse these trends by addressing the skills shortage and lack of finance, creating new provisions and adding value to existing ones. We prioritise youth voices and provide experienced youth workers to assess and support young people’s needs effectively. Through a partnership approach, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and believe in the transformative power of youth work.

Read more about why we LOVE YOUTH WORK.

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