Remembering Lyra McKee on the fifth anniversary of her killing. Delighted that her life and work are being celebrated, including through the wonderful film LYRA from alison millar, shortlisted in next month’s #AmnestyMediaAwards.

CommunityYouthWork Brandon Hamber @Wiseabap Debs Erwin North West Youth Services

Collectively, as citizens, we need united condemnation of all abuses of children, no matter who they are perpetrated by. There is no cause that justifies this in a peaceful society. Those who carried out Monday's attack on a 16 year old boy are child abusers.

Today Youth Endowment Fund publish our Education Practice Guidance, the most robust, evidence-based guidance for school, college and AP leaders about what works to prevent violence amongst young people ever produced. There are five key recommendations (1/6) youthendowmentfund.org.uk/reports/educat…

Louise are her team are doing amazing work. But they shouldn't have to. We need urgent help for families now

I've voted in every election since I was 18 🗳 If #votesat16 was in place I could have had my voice heard in another General Election & Assembly Election. If you can work & pay taxes you should be able to vote. Add your name if you agree > nus.org.uk/votes-at-16?re…

Our 3rd piece on Critical YW Voice from Debs Erwin 👏👌 “Bringing our hearts and setting our sights on liberation”

Enjoyed writing this piece for Critical YW Voice inspired by the excellent J of Youth Studies 'Stop the Clock' conference:

Shout out to Critical YW Voice for collating a thoughtful set of reflections on September's J of Youth Studies #UUStoptheClock conference:

And a beautifully observed piece from Gail Neill - our hands point to so much more and reaching out to build connection #UUStoptheClock

A pithy & powerful reflection 👌

Really enjoyed teaming up with Gail Neill to write this piece and reflect on the power of @tania_dsc's words from the #UUStoptheClock conference:

Nicely done 💫

Dispensing with my social media silence temporarily to share news about a wee upcoming adventure on my horizon 🥁 Any support will be gratefully received - many thanks! 🏊‍♀️ justgiving.com/crowdfunding/d…