Why is it vital to include the voices of people with lived experience in policymaking and research for youth justice? 'We know what it feels like – we can fill the gaps that professionals miss. Emotional, social, cultural gaps. We breathe life into the statistics, and without us policies can be disconnected from having a real impact’. Hear David Breakspear FCL share his brilliant insights here 👇

📣 Rising Tide Foundation is proud to announce our partnership with eight exceptional organizations!  From World Liberty Congress’ project to support the families of political prisoners, Foundation for Government Accountability’s work in pushing legislative reform in the United States, Centre for Civil Society’s efforts to protect the rights of street vendors in India, or Fundación Educación’s scholarships that provide young talent with a university education in Guatemala, and more, these innovative projects are enhancing human agency and flourishing worldwide.   Learn more about all eight of our new partners and their missions to create a freer, more prosperous world: https://lnkd.in/eyKy34FK 

Our contributors take us from the origins of the term creative industries’ to the, often quoted but less acted-on, value of the creative economy in the UK; from the importance of creative education to the ND community to the laying bare of enduring myths – and truths – concerning the obstacles and opportunities within the sector. Problems are explained and addressed; solutions are explored and offered. Resistance, resilience and advocacy confront struggle, misunderstanding and systemic barriers; all of these terms occur and re-occur throughout the contributions here.

Curious about our work with displaced youth and unaccompanied minors in Athens? Here is a snapshot of our key impact data from 2024. In Athens, we recognised a critical gap in support for forcibly displaced young adults who do not receive any guidance with their integration into Greek society. Our initiative aims to bridge this gap by providing not only a temporary home where residents can have agency over their living conditions, but also essential access to support and guidance to navigate the bureaucratic steps of becoming a legal adult, entering the job market, and integrating smoothly into the community. Find out more about our work in Athens via our website: https://lnkd.in/dWBE5zF7

How do top leaders respond when the results miss the mark? They innovate. In this conversation, Shelby Hall shares how the Communities That Care framework encourages professionals to embrace evaluation—not as judgment, but as fuel for growth. Hear proven ways to ensure youth prevention initiatives evolve, adapt, and create measurable community impact. Ready for a new approach? Dive in: https://zurl.co/wK9Ck

How do top leaders respond when the results miss the mark? They innovate. In this conversation, Shelby Hall shares how the Communities That Care framework encourages professionals to embrace evaluation—not as judgment, but as fuel for growth. Hear proven ways to ensure youth prevention initiatives evolve, adapt, and create measurable community impact. Ready for a new approach? Dive in: https://zurl.co/wK9Ck

It's an incredibly monumental moment in Victoria - with the first formal Statewide Treaty legislation now tabled in parliament. If passed, this groundbreaking reform will finally centralise First Nations Peoples' decision-making power, truth-telling education, and accountability mechanisms. It'll be a signal to the rest of the country, that treaty is our chance to right the wrongs of the past and create a better future together. But we know how progress can be threatened - especially when the loudest voices oppose meaningful change. The LGBTQIA+ community has often experienced this, and we've lived through that fight. Now is our moment to show up in solidarity, to amplify First Nations voices, and to help ensure this historical treaty becomes reality. Let's bring our energy, our advocacy, and our commitment to walk with the First Peoples' next step to securing a better future. Learn more, take action: https://lnkd.in/gXSyPnqk

Civics education thrives when students are seen as partners in policymaking. See how DC SBOE supports such partnership in NASBE's latest #NASBEStandard. https://lnkd.in/eAA3g5ai

Young people worldwide are leading protests and demanding change, yet they remain largely excluded from the decision-making tables. The Open Government Partnership’s story on “The Youth Participation Crisis” by Santiago Barrail and Shally Baloch reveals how governments and civil society can turn youth activism into lasting reform, by creating safe, meaningful spaces for young people to co-design policies and rebuild trust in public institutions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZSirfT6 👀 Stay tuned for more from efforts by the Youth Democracy Cohort and Accountability Lab at the upcoming OGP Global Summit in Vitoria, Spain.

There has been an awful lot of chatter about autism in the last few days, much of it unhelpful. Here's an example of what Kids Brain Health Network is doing to translate research into practical strategies for caregivers and clients with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.