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Every Voice Matters

​​SOCK IT! brings together the voices of young people, families, teachers, police officers, youth workers, YOI professionals and communities to explore the issues affecting young people today.

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Young Relationships

Young Adult

I used to say it was because I loved her too much, but it was not love. It was fear. I was scared she would leave me, so I tried to control her.

Social Media & Women

Young Adult

You scroll through social media and it's just normal to see women showing more and more of themselves. After a while, I think you start expecting girls in real life to be like that too.

Young Relationships

Young Adult

When she did not reply, my head started making stories up. I would think she was with someone else, laughing at me, mugging me off. By the time I saw her, I was already angry.

Social Media & Women

Young Woman

You see girls making loads of money on OnlyFans, getting BBLs and looking perfect online. Sometimes I think, am I stupid for not doing it? Like just being normal isn't enough anymore.

Young Relationships

Young Adult

I am ashamed to say it, but yes, I slapped my girlfriend once. She was flirting with another guy and when we got home it kicked off. I told myself she disrespected me, but the truth is I felt small.

Stop & Search

Young Adult

You say it's just a stop and search, but when you're doing it in front of everyone I know, it feels like you've already decided I'm guilty.

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Your Voice. Your Action

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Explore the issues affecting young people — from knife crime and county lines to exploitation, youth justice and girls’ safety.

For families, professional & communities

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Turn concern into action.

Use our ready-to-edit templates to write to your MP about the issues affecting young people, families and communities.​

The Power of Young Voices 

“Our words can change the whole world.”

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— Malala Yousafzai​

62%

SOCK IT survey. Say missing education can leave young people behind — socially and academically. 

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MoJ, 2026: Among children who were persistently absent and later cautioned or sentenced, 97% had been persistently absent before their first offence. GOV.UK.  Linked, but not proven to be the cause.

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We are advocating for you.

 

Your experiences. Your opinions. Your future.

Young people's voices deserve to be heard, not overlooked.

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Join the conversation, challenge assumptions and help us understand what needs to change.

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350 voices shared in two days.

Every perspective matters.

What are we still missing?

​We can talk about youth crime, education and opportunity. But are we listening to the people living through these experiences?​

Youth Custody

“I went to a YOI. I never really got over it. Maybe we need to think twice about putting young people in prison.

Just saying!”

Growing up  Around Crime

“I grew up around crime. It's all I've ever known. Who's going to show me something different?”

Opportunities

“Everyone tells us to get jobs. But where are the opportunities when nobody wants to give us a chance?”

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