He described how modern-day pressures can lead to unrealistic expectations for young people, making the transition from childhood to adulthood extremely difficult and full of potential pitfalls. "The political response all too often characterises young people as potential troublemakers," he said.
"In calling for greater 'respect' from young people, the Government must in turn provide them with a clear entitlement to support, and to universal youth services. Fundamentally, government funding for statutory and voluntary youth work must be sustained over time to allow change and improvement to become embedded."
The NYA's framework is based on the following principles of "respect":
Relevance - a balance between universal provision that supports young people to develop at their own pace, specialist services in adolescence and targeted services for early intervention for the most vulnerable.
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