It's hardly surprising. Many youth workers are attracted to the profession by a commitment to values which would naturally place them in the peace and anti-imperialist camp. None of which, of course, is to suggest that it is inimical to youth work values to support the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
Assuming it is within the law, what youth workers get up to on a Saturday afternoon is their own business. But several youth workers did contact The NYA to express concerns about how far they could go in terms of facilitating young people to attend the march. "It was feeling passionate about these issues that made me want to be a youth worker," said one, "but what if it costs me my job?"
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
