The pack takes its starting point from research carried out by Karen Eden and Debi Roker from the TSA that challenged the stereotypes of young people as apathetic and uninterested in the lives of those around them.
Young people participating in trade unionism, peer education, youth councils, support and campaigning groups and community organisations were studied over the course of a year to get a better picture of what happens when young people get involved, and a clearer understanding of their motivations and experiences.
These research findings then became the core material for Don Rowe and Will Ord of the Citizenship Foundation to create a lively resource pack designed for use by youth leaders and teachers.
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