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Members Network - Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

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New Report Highlights Importance of Cyber Resilience Discussion for Young People in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
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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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Tackling Hate Crime: Greater Protections for Victims and Communities Coming into Force
New laws to tackle the harm caused by hatred and prejudice come into force next month.
  • Topic:  Equality, Violence
  • Date:  11 March, 2024

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The Impact of the Cost-of-Living Crisis on Young People
Lack of support for young people in education, transport and mental health provision has “had a negative impact” according to a new report from the Youth Select Committee.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Poverty
  • Date:  11 March, 2024

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Child and Parental Wellbeing: Measuring Outcomes and Understanding their Relationship with Poverty
This report represents a first step in assessing wellbeing outcomes and understanding their relationship with poverty for low income families.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Poverty
  • Date:  7 March, 2024

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Take a look back at this year's #DigitalYouthWork conference
We brought together the brightest minds from the youth work and academic sectors to share ideas, inspiration and hopes for the future of digital.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  5 March, 2024

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This is How Ayefeel Podcast
Young Scot’s ‘This is How Ayefeel’ podcast provides a platform for candid conversations surrounding mental health and breaking down stigma. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  5 March, 2024

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Tackling Gender-based Violence
A dedicated approach to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (GBV) in schools has been published.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention, Violence
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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#IWill Ambassador Recruitment
Do you know a young person aged between 10-24 who has a passion for social change and wants to make a difference to their community? If the answer is yes, why not encourage them to apply to become an #IWill Ambassador? Applications are open until midnight on 14th April.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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Get S.E.T. to Empower Girls
Training to support girls and young women aged 13+ to realise their worth, build their confidence and develop powerful self-empowerment strategies that will last long into adulthood.
  • Topic:  Equality, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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Changing Childhoods, Changing Lives
UK teens believe they will have harder lives than their parents according to new research by Barnardo's.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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Improving Digital Practice within Community Learning and Development
Education Scotland have released a new improvement framework that emphasises where digital can be utilised effectively within the characteristics of CLD. 
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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Youth & Democracy: Re-Imagining our Political Future
Find out how you can be part of a new project bringing young people together from across the country, to listen to their concerns, and develop their skills in political debate, media literacy and ethical leadership.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 March, 2024

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Amplifying the Voices of Hidden Homelessness in Scotland
Do you know anyone who has lived experience of hidden homelessness, either currently or historically who could help with some research?
  • Date:  29 February, 2024

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