Should children and young people’s services be reconfigured to be available to all young adults, up to the age of 25? Eighteen-to 24-year-olds are often described as "young people" in society – for example, the classification of Neet statistics – but unless they have additional needs, services for them are configured in the same way as for all other adults. So do their needs get lost in transition? Here, four senior figures outline where they stand.
Susanne Rauprich, chief executive, National Council for Voluntary Youth Services
YES
Young people’s services need to be available for young people up to the age of 25 if they want or need them for four reasons.
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