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Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2: Rights-Based Youth Work
Aimed at youth work practitioners who want an introductory overview to children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Online, 9th May, 10am - 11.30am
National Youth Work Conference 2024 - Share your Practice!
The call for workshop proposals and Link magazine articles is now open. The deadline for submissions is Friday 24th May.
Position Statement on Plans to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers’ PVG
YouthLink Scotland believes that Disclosure Scotland’s proposed plan to remove the membership fee waiver for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will increase stress on already threadbare youth work services.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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Impact of Youth Work Providing Low Level Mental Health Support in Schools project.
Findings Launched on Impact of Youth Work Low-Level Mental Health Support in Schools
A recent research study unveiled on 9th November highlights the positive impact of the Low-Level Mental Health Support Project in Dumfries and Galloway.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Policy & Influencing, Research
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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How to Find a Job That's Good for You and the Planet - a Green Careers Guide
This guide is for everyone who is interested in a career that supports a more sustainable future - for you and the planet!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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The Social Cost of Youth Work Cuts – Preventing Youth Offending Through Youth Work
The social cost of youth work report by the National Youth Agency in England provides an analysis of 74 sources of academic literature and research evidence relating to the impact of youth work on young people in contact with the youth justice system.
  • Topic:  Crime
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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CashBack Supports 28,000 Young People Over Last Year
This Impact Report shows the success and positive outcomes of CashBack for Communities - a unique Scottish Government programme that uses money recovered from criminal activity to provide new opportunities for young people.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Funding
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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Holyrood Climate Action Award Winners!
We’re delighted to announce that Scotland’s Young People’s Forest (SYPF) has won this year’s Climate Action Awards in the Youth Champion Category, hosted by Holyrood Magazine.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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'Reviewing Scotland's Approach to Anti-Social Behaviour' Joint Report Published
This report presents findings on the perceptions of current approaches to antisocial behaviour in Scotland, based on discussions with key stakeholders including victims and frontline staff. The report will help inform future reviews on best practice for preventing and tackling antisocial behaviour.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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A Right to Youth Work - Exploring Current Policy Opportunities
Policy Convention: A Right to Youth Work - Exploring Current Policy Opportunities
YouthLink Scotland unveils a compelling program for the forthcoming online Policy Convention on 7th December. This event promises a collaborative space for sharing, learning, and contributing to a collective vision for youth work's future.
  • Date:  9 November, 2023

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Link Magazine Autumn 2023
The Autumn 2023 edition of the Link Magazine is out now, exploring the profound impact and influence of Scotland's Youth Work Sector and Practice.
  • Topic:  Arts, Digital Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Health & Wellbeing, Imagine a Man, International, Learning for Sustainability, No Knives Better Lives, Outdoor Learning, Policy & Influencing, Positive Masculinity, Poverty, Power of Youth, Prevention & Early Intervention, Research, Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Training & Development, Violence
  • Date:  31 October, 2023

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National Youth Work Induction Checklist Review 2023
Take our survey and help review and refresh the National Youth Work Induction Checklist to make sure the topics covered are the most relevant to youth workers and young people.The survey will close on 24th November.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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Support for Young People Affected by Drugs
A service which provides support for young people affected by substance use in their family is being expanded to six new areas of Scotland.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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Bright Green Future
A free 6-month youth environmental education and empowerment course run by the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Apply now!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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#LetUsOut
Outdoor residential learning provides young people with rich life-changing experiences that build resilience, self-confidence and a deeper connection to the natural world. Let’s make it a reality for all children in England, Scotland and Wales. Outdoor Classroom Day is happening this week (Thursday 2nd November) - find out more and join the movement!
  • Topic:  Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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