This popular textbook gives students a practical understanding of the broad range of skills they will need during the course of their studies and throughout their youth work career.
Topics covered include:
- Reaching out to young people
- Developing young people's participation
- Working in different settings
- Bringing young people together
- Practice placements
The new edition will be essential reading for all foundation and undergraduate students of youth work. It will also be a valuable resource for qualified health, social care and education professionals who wish to understand the intricacies of working with young people.
PART ONE: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
Understanding Youth Work
Locating Youth Work in Different Settings
Reaching Out
Establishing Voluntary Relationships
PART TWO: WORKING TOGETHER
Bringing Young People Together
Having Fun
Working on Issues
Sustaining Growth in Groups
Enhancing Young People's Participation
PART THREE: SUSTAINING DEVELOPMENT
Developing a Project Proposal
Managing a Project
Organising Student Placements
Using Supervision