Develop an overall research strategy and action plan (based on the audit of research and including the other research priorities in the strategy/youth led methodologies) by Dec. 2006
1.1
Develop, implement and review a young person centred research and information strategy which will inform the development of evidence based youth work
1.14.1
Commission research to demonstrate the role of youth work in supporting a range of public policy objectives (target date dependant on securing funding)
1.14
Commission and disseminate appropriate research to demonstrate the role of youth work in supporting a range of public policy objectives
1.13.1
1.13.1
1.13.2
Develop formal mechanisms for policy interfaces between YSLF and DE by June 2006
Agree a mechanism for dealing in a co-ordinated way with public policy issues relevant to the youth service by Oct. 2006
Establish formal links on public policy issues between the Youth Service Liaison Forum and DSD, DHSSPS, DARD, OFMDFM Equality Directorate and other relevant bodies (including NICCY,PSNI) by March 07
1.13
Promote the rights aspirations and well- being of young people in the development and implementation of public policy