Supporting Youth through Transformative Practice and Understanding Mis-Information

Topics: Youth Work

Sources: NYCI - National Youth Council of Ireland

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Supporting Youth through Transformative Practice and Understanding Mis-Information

In recognition of International Day of Countering Hate Speech on 18th June and International Refugee Day on 20th June, we reaffirm our commitment to challenging hate speech and supporting young people in international protection and their participation in youth work. Now, more than ever it is important to act in solidarity with the communities impacted by hate and commit to tackle mis and disinformation. The Equality and Intercultural team are here to support you in your journey.

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Understanding Mis- and Dis- Information

This resource has been developed to support youth workers in facing the challenges of the rise of bad faith actors and the influence of mis and disinformation campaigns with their young people.

build your skills in making sense of the constant stream of information that young people come across both on and offline
expand your understanding of narrative manipulation
receive guidance on how to hold these conversations with young people
... and more!

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Transformative Practice

This resource was created together with Dannielle McKenna, Project Manager at Rialto Youth Project, who uses Transformative Practice in her work alongside her team; it speaks directly to the challenges faced everyday by youth workers in their work with young people.

Invites readers to focus on a needs-based and compassionate approach with young people by building connections through empathic listening
Is packed with information about hate, how it manifests, where it stems from, and how it is connected into systems of oppression
Shares practice tools that will guide you in your transformative work with young people.
... and more!