"Greater participation and engagement of young people is certainlyencouraging and needs to be celebrated. However, there is still amisconception among some decision and policy makers that young people'sviews are not as valid. This is an issue we need to confront." Rajay,17, Coventry
"Yes, I think it's important that adults take account of our opinions aswe are part of the community." Amani, 13, London
"Why even give our opinion if it doesn't make a difference? Since whendid the Government care what we have to say?" Nuala, 15, CountyTyrone
"Participation does not always work, but when it does the impact can beincredible - services can be improved." Emily, 15, Derbyshire
- For more information on Young NCB visit www.youngncb.org.uk
To find out how to ensure participation is effective visitwww.participationworks.org.uk.
