Supporting and encouraging young people
All too often we focus upon the negative aspects of young people - the media is awash with reports of gang-related violence, knife crime and anti-social behaviour.
Young people should be held to account for their actions, but we also should be clear about our expectations of them. We have the opportunity to include, encourage and protect them.
Young people can be seen as groups to be afraid of. We sometimes don't stop to think that they are equally part of our community and realise how vulnerable and excluded they can be.
THE YOUTH PLEDGE
Each day I am responsible for actions that will have influence on young people - at school, at work, and in my community.
In each of these areas I will seek to ensure that all young people do not feel isolated, are not vulnerable and do not feel unsafe.
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