I am an educated, working mother with a 14-year-old son. I am extremely passionate about our young people, and the failings of society. I work in a youth centre that caters for eight- to 19-year-olds, and their participation in our service is what keeps us going. It is a pleasure to see the young people interact with each other, and more importantly with the youth workers, volunteers and centre manager.
The lack of resources, poor structures, and threats of closure of our youth centres across England and Wales are a disgrace. Such decisions threaten vulnerable, deprived young people - and we wonder why there is so much crime.
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