Debs Erwin

Young people can bring to the world what it most needs | Independent Consultant specializing in youth civic engagement | Views my own | She/her

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Some exciting news for the New Year - I’ve made a podcast! The Citizens Now Podcast speaks with young people from around the world actively working to bring about positive social change. The first episode goes live tomorrow, check out the trailer now: https://t.co/7tM8eM5NjG

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Dispensing with my social media silence temporarily to share news about a wee upcoming adventure on my horizon 🥁
Any support will be gratefully received - many thanks! 🏊‍♀️ https://t.co/V7Nnlt9Wrj

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

@tania_dsc @CriticalVoiceNi @GailNeill @JofYS @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni @UlsterUniCYW I've been contemplating a twitter exit too 🤔 might try Bluesky... but defo, will stay in touch 😊

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Nicely done 💫

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

@CriticalVoiceNi members @LeighannMcConv1 & @McArdleEliz reflect on the keynote paper by @siobhanmc74 at the #UUStopTheClock Conference @JofYS @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni @UlsterUniCYW #youthstudies #youth #youthwork https://t.co/VxzKfgldw5

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Really enjoyed teaming up with @GailNeill to write this piece and reflect on the power of @tania_dsc's words from the #UUStoptheClock conference:

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

@tania_dsc introduced the idea of #youthwork as heart work at the #UUStoptheClock conference. Here @debserwin & @GailNeill reflect on the value of that concept for contemporary practice @JofYS @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni @UlsterUniCYW #youthstudies #youth https://t.co/NHwggUDm05

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

A pithy & powerful reflection 👌

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

In September the @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni hosted the #UUStoptheClock Conference in partnership with @JofYS. Here @McArdleEliz from @CriticalVoiceNi @UlsterUniCYW shares some short reflections. #UUStoptheClock #youthstudies #youth #youthwork https://t.co/VxzKfgldw5

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

And a beautifully observed piece from @GailNeill - our hands point to so much more and reaching out to build connection #UUStoptheClock

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

In our lastest piece, @GailNeill, reflects on the significance of those things that were pointed out&pointed to at the #UUStoptheClock conference last month in Belfast with @JofYS @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni @UlsterUniCYW #youthstudies #youth #youthwork https://t.co/nsZFGXYNRR

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Shout out to @CriticalVoiceNi for collating a thoughtful set of reflections on September's @JofYS #UUStoptheClock conference:

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

Last month the @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni hosted the #UUStoptheClock Conference with @JofYS. Members of @CriticalVoiceNi attended & over the next few weeks will share some of their reflections. Up first, Dr Mark McFeeters: https://t.co/VxzKfgldw5 #youthstudies #youth #youthwork

[Mark McFeeters @markmctweets]

Our 3rd piece on @CriticalVoiceNi from @debserwin 👏👌 “Bringing our hearts and setting our sights on liberation”

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

@markmctweets @CriticalVoiceNi Thanks Mark! 🙏

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Enjoyed writing this piece for @CriticalVoiceNi inspired by the excellent @JofYS 'Stop the Clock' conference:

[Critical YW Voice @CriticalVoiceNi]

The #UUStoptheClock conference offered insights for practitioners & academics alike. Here @debserwin offers her reflections on some key conference take-aways #youthstudies #youth #youthwork @JofYS @CentreDialogue @UlsterUni @UlsterUniCYW https://t.co/NHwggUDm05

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

(Please don't judge me for my 'dishwater' tea, subtle flavour is always best - confessions of a self-confessed tea snob)

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

My @kaffeobelfast peanut butter ball didn't stick around long enough for a pic but was washed down v nicely by the nicest loose leaf Earl Grey in town. Happy 10th Birthday KaffeO - friendliest gaff that never fails to power me through report-writing.

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

@micky_murray Congrats Micky! 🙌

[Corrine Heaney @corrineheaney]

I've voted in every election since I was 18 🗳

If #votesat16 was in place I could have had my voice heard in another General Election & Assembly Election.

If you can work & pay taxes you should be able to vote. Add your name if you agree > https://t.co/Ld92Fkk8BP

[Keifermac @keifermac1]

Collectively, as citizens, we need united condemnation of all abuses of children, no matter who they are perpetrated by. There is no cause that justifies this in a peaceful society. Those who carried out Monday's attack on a 16 year old boy are child abusers.

[Emmet Norris @EmmetNorris]

Louise are her team are doing amazing work. But they shouldn't have to. We need urgent help for families now

[Ciaran Thapar @ciaranthapar]

Today @YouthEndowFund publish our Education Practice Guidance, the most robust, evidence-based guidance for school, college and AP leaders about what works to prevent violence amongst young people ever produced. There are five key recommendations (1/6) https://t.co/kEDHerdmwn

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Nope. I did not want to do that.

But I did 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[Debs Erwin @debserwin]

Apologies to my entire email address list for getting bombarded with emails from me - my attempt to set up an 'out of office' has misfired rather dramatically 😳😱😳