The first phase of the consultation for the National Youth Strategy is underway. This initiative is led by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA). The Arts Council wishes to encourage any arts organisations working with young people to facilitate their input into the development of the strategy. The consultation seeks young people’s views on a range of issues, and provides an opportunity for them to highlight areas of interest and importance, including their participation in the arts.
About the National Youth Strategy
Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, The National Policy Framework for Children and Young People was launched in April, 2014. It is the first overarching National Policy Framework which spans the ages 0–24 (for more information on Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures please see: http://www.dcya.gov.ie/viewdoc.asp?DocID=3146&ad=1.
The National Youth Strategy is being developed under this overarching National Policy Framework, overseen by a National Youth Strategy Task Group. A project team, led by DCYA is in place to develop the National Youth Strategy. The online consultation will remain open until 23 January 2015. The findings will be collated and used to inform face to face consultations with young people and key stakeholders that will take place early in 2015.
The National Youth Strategy spans the ages of 10–24 and the online survey is open to all in this age group. However, the consultation seeks particularly to engage those aged 15–24 and those whose voices are seldom heard. Young people can engage in this process directly by completing the following online survey: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1829693/New-National-Youth-Strategy-Have-Your-Say
Alternatively, please see the attached guidance note for information about facilitating and sharing the results of a small group discussion with young people: 2014 National Youth Strategy Working with Young People PDF (PDF, 0.55 KB)
The views of those working with young people are also welcome. Details for sharing these are available in a separate guidance note: 2014 National Youth Strategy Have Your Say PDF (PDF, 0.55 KB)
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