Essential skills for youth work practice

Select an Action

Title:

Author:

Sapin, Kate.

ISBN:

9781412930925

9781412930932

Personal Author:

Sapin, Kate.

Publication Information:

Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2009.

Physical Description:

xiii, 226 p. : ill., plans ; 25 cm.

Contents:

PART ONE: YOUTH WORK PRACTICE What Youth Workers Do Youth Work in Different Settings Reaching Out Voluntary Relationships PART TWO: WORKING TOGETHER Bringing Young People Together Having Fun Issue-based Practice Working it out PART THREE: MAKING AN IMPACT Developing Participation Using Research Managing a Project Using Supervision.

Abstract:

This is a guide to the core knowledge, values and skills needed for professional practice in youth work. It provides diverse scenarios as well as examples of tried and tested methods.

Subject Term:

Social work with youth.

Service social à la jeunesse.

Copies:

Available:*

Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
Searching... 1:IIEMSA	1:GEN-BOOK	33168025477320	362.7 S241E 2009	1	Searching... Unknown

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

"Sapin shows how the youth work method builds bridges between professional and young people and young people and each other...both those new to youth work and those engaged in advanced practice will find this a useful book."

In Defence of Youth Work, April 2009

This indispensable text analyses the key skills in youth work, from the initial steps through to supervision, that can be applied across a range of settings and roles.

It covers:

- Reaching out to young people

- Establishing appropriate relationships

- Bringing young people together in groups

- Developing young people′s participation in managing projects

- Carrying out research to identify need

- Using supervision

Throughout the book, practical examples grounded in participatory and anti-oppressive practice address the core values and the purpose of youth work. Examples of key texts, definitions and theories are also provided.

This book will be vital reading for students of all levels preparing for a career in youth work, youth workers wanting to develop their professional practice and other professionals working with youth workers.