Redthread
@Redthreadyouth
Working to help young people lead healthy, safe and happy lives. Account monitored Mon-Fri 9-5. In an emergency call 999. London, Birmingham and Nottingham.
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http://www.redthread.org.uk 20-02-2009 23:47:40
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Today is #TransDayofVisibility .
We see firsthand the health and other inequalities faced by young people who identify as trans.
It is vital that all young people have access to the support they need, and to tackle the discrimination of the trans and non-binary community.
The Action for Children #JayReview shows that tens of thousands of children are coerced into crime and violence.
We support victims of such exploitation daily in our A&E based youth work.
A national prevention strategy is long overdue.
Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-686157…
Yesterday we heard @mayoroflondon speak on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on violence and exploitation.
We need investment in violence prevention to keep young Londoners safe.
See the London Assembly report recommendations on to achieve this: london.gov.uk/sites/default/…
Thank you very much to the London Assembly, Chair of Police & Crime Committee Caroline Russell, and London Youth for the opportunity to discuss the importance of youth work.