Who decides what goes on?
Because youth work is about helping young people develop skills and confidence for life – and about respecting their views and opinions – the Development Service for Young People strives hard to involve young people in decision-making at all levels. This starts with young people being supported to make informed choices about the things that matter to them in their own lives. It then leads on to them being consulted on how things should be run in their youth centres; and then eventually on to them helping the Service and local communities decide how best to improve things for everybody else. Throughout this process, young people are learning to communicate their views, negotiate with others and weigh up the consequences of their actions.
