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Amplifying Youth Voice in Aberdeenshire

Last Updated
24 March 2026
Source
Improvement Service-Aberdeenshire Council

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study

Relevant Driver(s):

2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

2C. Collect and use diversity data 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Health and social care Human Rights Local authorities

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

Resource content

A case study describing Aberdeenshire Council’s programme to embed youth participation in decision-making, led by a dedicated project worker. It covers the rights-based approach to engaging young people on issues such as poverty, mental health, and inequalities; how young people shaped funding decisions and service delivery; and lessons for making decision-makers accountable to young people.

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