Politicians approve austerity,
Ignoring the social calamity
Poor neighborhoods feel the strain
With violence bubbling up again
It's clear there's more than just a coincidence

#austerity #youthcrime #uk #youthservices #poetry

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/04/world/europe/london-austerity-youth-violence.html

Fantastic to meet Mark and get updated on East Belfast @Ed_Authority #YouthServices team with @AllianceParty colleagues.

Also, delighted to meet some of the young women from North & East Belfast and see how they're shaping services and delivering education for their peers.
RT @NualaMcAllister: Thanks to Mark at the EA's youth service team who hosted us this evening in Woodvale. Learning about the impact of youth services in North & East Belfast and the challenges…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/naomi_long/status/1615468666388193299

#introduction post, I guess

I'm a #PublicLibraries #librarian, specializing in #YouthServices.

I'm into #books, #music, #movies, and #naps.