Children and young people’s participation in policy-making: sharing practice

BriefingThe participation of children and young people is now widely accepted, demonstrated by examples of children and young people’s positive engagement in policy and practice (see CRFR briefing 1 Children and Young People’s Participation in Policy-making: Making it meaningful, effective and sustainable for examples). However, the complexity of policy and organisational environments still throw up considerable challenges in ensuring that children and young people’s influence on policy is effective, meaningful and sustainable. Exploring these challenges underpinned this collaborative initiative