Critical analysis of issues and policies relating to young people

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Youth & Policy offers a space for the critical analysis of issues and policies relating to young people.

Youth work response to young people who are questioning, leaving, or changing faith

Article 20th June 2026
In this timely piece, Colin Michel and Dr Naomi Thompson argue that youth workers' role in safeguarding young people who are questioning, leaving or changing religion is highly important, yet under-considered. ...

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From Deficit to Dignity? Young People with Disabilities Negotiating Ableism, Emotional Labour and Resistance

Article 11th May 2026
Jen Couch and colleagues explore the experiences of young people with disabilities of negotiating ableism, emotional labour and resistance....

In memory of our friend and colleague, Dr Tina Salter, 1971-2026

Article 29th April 2026
Our friend and colleague Tina Salter passed away in March 2026....

An Unlikely Saviour: Could the Leveson Review save Youth Justice?

Article 19th March 2026
Tyler Barnes explores why the Leveson Review offers the opportunity to promote diversion and restorative justice within Youth Justice....

The Impact of Young People’s Participation on Local Government Decision-Making in England

Article 3rd March 2026
In this article Josh Harsant explores the conditions for impact of youth engagement....

The lasting impact of the pandemic on children and Child-first practice within a youth justice service

Article 6th February 2026
Jayne Price and Dean Wilkinson explore the impacts of the pandemic on a youth justice service five years on. ...