If I were in charge of... Making policy
By Ricardo Sharry, 19, Barton Hill, Bristol
Children & Young People Now
17 September 2008
Every young person has a goal but some are more ambitious than others. The fact is young people aren't engaged in politics enough to know they have the skills and ability to rise to the challenge of influencing or shaping government policy.
My work as a community developer and youth worker has seen me rise to this challenge and help to shape policy. My work on the Reach campaign is about shaping policy so young black men in this country benefit from the opportunities available, so they can seek better employment prospects and a better future. If I were in...