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Young People’s Support and Campaigning Groups:
A Review and Dissemination of Good Practice
Background
Several years ago, TSA undertook a study, funded by the ESRC, into young people’s social action groups (see separate project sheet). A key finding from this research was the increasing number of ‘support and campaigning’ groups. These were primarily for disadvantaged or marginalized young people, such as young disabled people, young carers, and gay and lesbian young people. These young people initially came together for information and advice, and peer support. Each of these groups, however, decided to then move on to undertake campaigning and social action. In this new role they were trying to challenge public perceptions of people like themselves, or change policies, practice, or provision that affected their members. However, it was clear that very little was known about these groups, with little opportunity to share good practice about them.
Aims and outputs from the project
TSA was fortunate to receive a grant to undertake research into these ‘support and campaigning’ groups. The aim of the research was to identify how widespread these types of groups are, how they are set up, how they function, and what impact they have on young people and adults. This now completed project had two main elements: First we undertook a UK-wide review of these groups, including a number of case studies. Second, we wrote a Good Practice Guide, to assist others who may be setting up such groups or helping young people to do so. A full report on this project, and the Guide, are now available from TSA.
Staff and funding
This project was funded by a grant from the Carnegie UK Trust. Debi Roker and Louise Cox were responsible for the project.
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July 2005