The first was for a prominent Canadian youth researcher whose name has been put forward for a prize of some distinction. The second was for one of last year's mature students who had applied to be a volunteer with a youth offender panel. The third was for an ex-youth club member and reminded me how we remain of significance long after any direct and everyday practice has ceased.
I have written about Cassie before. She is, today, a young woman with mild learning difficulties. When I first met her, she was a girl with, at times, severe behavioural problems. The youth club was, however, her haven. Her parents trusted us. We persevered with Cassie, weaving her into the fabric of our work, giving her small responsibilities, involving her in discussions. We took her away on weekends, which was sometimes very challenging.
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