a policy for youth work

the fostering of social capital is of fundamental importance but direct intervention by the state tends to undermine civic society.

significant of money needs to be put into local associations of youth groups to support the development and work of their member groups.

many groups, especially where there is significant poverty or not a tradition of community organization  will require state funding.

resources and support needs to be given to enthusiast groups and the participation of young people within them.

policies that require local groups to engage in the surveillance of, and reporting on, young people must be avoided.

steps need to be taken to alleviate the bureaucratic and financial burdens of policies around child protection and safety.

the cultivation of associational life in schools requires special attention