Social Inclusion Cross-Sector Approach
Social inclusion and poverty among young people has increased during the economic crisis.The Westpoint-Sustainable Community Development Youth Strategy aims to:
- Realise the full potential of youth work and youth centres as a means of inclusion
- Encourage a cross-sector approach to address exclusion in areas such as education, employment and social inclusion
- Support the development of intercultural awareness and combat prejudice
- Support information and education for young people about their rights
- Address the issues of homelessness, housing, and poverty
- Promote access to quality services – e.g. transport, inclusion, health, and social services
- Promote specific support for young families