Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa-Action for Child and Youth Development

This document sets out how government, working with families and communities, can support young people to develop the skills and attitudes they need to take part positively in society, now and in the future. It is an important step in shifting our thinking from the old focus on ‘youth problems’ to an understanding of young people as partners and contributors, with all of us supporting their development. The Strategy provides a plan for how we can achieve this. This Strategy has been developed and refined with extensive input from many young people and adults from across sectors. Approximately 1,450 young people throughout the country either attended consultation meetings or contributed a written response. It is an excellent example of how, when asked in appropriate ways, young people can make a significant contribution to the policy process.

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