Working With Hard-To-Reach Youths in Brussels in Neoliberal Policy Context | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Working With Hard-To-Reach Youths in Brussels in Neoliberal Policy Context
Key Points
Disaffiliated youth face significant barriers to integration in education and the labour market, highlighting systemic issues.
Top-down policies often fail to effectively reach these youth, resulting in persistent disengagement and social marginalization.
Analysis of policy impacts reveals broader challenges in addressing the unique needs of hard-to-reach groups.
Implications suggest that new strategies are necessary to improve outreach and support for disaffiliated youth in Brussels.
Abstract
This presentation discussed how top-down policies to integrate disaffiated youth into the labour market or in education struggle with reaching those who need it the most.