IARS is a youth-led, non-profit social policy think-tank that was set up in 2001 to give voice to young people to influence policies and practices that affect them. Through our work, IARS supports young people and organisations in achieving community cohesion and in promoting equality, human rights and restorative justice.
IARS is a membership organisation that relies on feedback and communication with our members to ensure accuracy and accountability in all of the work that we do. Becoming a member of IARS is free and entitles you to the following:
- The opportunity to be part of high-profile social research
- Copies of all of IARS’ e-publications
- Regular updates on all policies affecting the interests of young people
- Membership to the IARS website
- Invitations to events, including Annual General Meetings and right to vote
- Monthly Members E-Bulletings
- London Youth Now Policy e-newsletter
- Reduced costs for all our hard copy publications including Youth Voice Journal
If you would like to sign up as a member of IARS, for free, then please fill out the online form on this page.






