Youth Research Council

Jigsaw’s Research and Evaluation Strategy 2020-2023 seeks to increase young people’s involvement in research so that it is relevant, engaging and achieves maximum impact.

A key objective of this strategy was the development of a Youth Research Council (YRC), which provides guidance and support to Jigsaw’s Research and Evaluation team across all areas of work relevant to youth voice and engagement including:

Providing input on new areas of research for potential investigation and advising on research currently underway.

• Supporting/contributing to the development of research questions, research designs and recruitment of participants.
• Assisting in the development of ideas around how to share our findings to ensure Jigsaw research reaches its target audience.
• Participating in research and advocating for the involvement of young people at all stages of the research process.

The YRC usually consists of between 9-12 members including relevant Jigsaw staff, R&E Youth Advocates and young people selected through an application process.