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Racial Literacy
Introduction to Racial Literacy for Youth Workers
In partnership with Mahrukh Shaukat, Action on Prejudice is delivering a new training session to help youth workers explore and understand the impact of dominant identities. Online, 19th October, 10am-12.30pm
Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2
A new 90-minute training developed in partnership by YouthLink Scotland and Education Scotland, this session is an exploration of rights-based practice. Online, 25th October, 10-11.30am.
A Right to Youth Work - Exploring Current Policy Opportunities
YouthLink Scotland Policy Convention
Join us on Thursday 7 December for YouthLink Scotland’s annual online Policy Convention, to discuss the opportunities to further the cause for a right to youth work in Scotland. Online, 7 December, 9.45-15.45pm.
Members Network
Members Network - The Role of Youth Work in #KeepingThePromise
An opportunity to explore intersectionality and look at how it fits with your youth work practice. Online, 12th November, 10am-11.30pm

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Full Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law
Kevin Kane, Policy and Research Manager, shares what YouthLink Scotland are up to as we head towards the full incorporation of UNCRC into Scots Law.
  • Topic:  Equality, International, Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 June, 2019

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A Report on Brexit and youth work in Scotland
A report released today by two leading youth work sector organisations shows youth workers have witnessed a negative impact on community relations since the EU Referendum in June 2016.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  7 March, 2019
  • Author:  Alice

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Royston Youth Action held their annual award ceremony that celebrates young people
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Youth Work Changes Lives: Michaela's story
Earlier this month, Royston Youth Action held their annual award ceremony that celebrates young people.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Training & Development, Youth Work Strategy
  • Date:  22 November, 2018

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#iWillWeek: "Volunteering has always been and will be a huge part of my life."
Aqeel is a MSYP for Glasgow Pollok, this #iWillWeek Aqeel talks about the value of volunteering and what he does. 
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Training & Development
  • Date:  15 November, 2018
  • Author:  Alice

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The good, the bad and the…
For Youth Work Week, we asked Jim Sweeney, Chief Executive, to share his reflections on youth work and his time at YouthLink Scotland. 
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Youth Work Strategy
  • Date:  5 November, 2018

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Encouraging young disabled people to give voice to their vision for an Inclusive Scotland
Susie Fitton from Inclusion Scotland blogs for us about their new campaign, #OurInclusiveScotland, and an upcoming inclusive event, both of which celebrate Year of Young People. Susie is asking youth workers to her help spread the word to ensure an Inclusive Scotland for all.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality, Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  2 November, 2018
  • Author:  Alice

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New Youth Work Outcomes: Youth Highland
Youth Highland share how they've used the new youth work outcomes to demonstrate the impact of their work.
  • Date:  4 September, 2018

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A Young Reporters view on our Policy Seminar on ACEs
Alice Ferguson, MSYP, joined our most recent policy seminar on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as a Young Reporter. Take a look at her blog to find out what happened at the event and hear more about what our speakers had to say. 
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  3 September, 2018
  • Author:  Alice

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I’ve got a confession to make. I don't really like the word 'digital'.
David McNeil from SCVO shares his thoughts on the ever-changing 'digital world' and what it means for youth work.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  13 August, 2018
  • Author:  Martin

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End Everyday Hate
Today, Action on Prejudice is launching a campaign called ‘End Everyday Hate’.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  16 June, 2018

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