Young people get a bad rap. Whether it's headlines about drunkenness, bans on hoodies or not being able to go into a shop with your mates, there's a lot of people assuming we're always up to no good.

What can we do about being judged for our age, clothes, race, gender or faith rather than who we are and what we do?

Self-respect is key to having a life and getting others to respect us, but where can young people find it if people give up on them?

How can we motivate those young people who don't know what do with their lives and don't engage in their community?

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