Turning up the sound – The feasibility of establishing a consortium to support the involvement of children and young people in public decision making processes

The feasibility study is focused on the participation of children and young people in decision-making processes relating to policy making and service development within statutory agencies and Departments of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The study covers children, young people and young adults up to the age of 25. For the sake of readability, the term “young people” is used in this report on occasions to include all three groups. The views and opinions of the study participants involving young people, voluntary sector personnel, youth service staff, statutory workers and Departmental representatives, are expressed and reflected herein.