Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice

By Kate Sapin

Book Overview

This indispensable text analyzes the key skills in youth work, ranging from the initial steps through to supervision, which can be applied across a variety of settings and roles. Throughout the book, practical examples grounded in participatory and anti-oppressive practice address the core values and the purpose of youth work. Suggestions for further reading, definitions, and theories are also provided.

The book 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 This book is 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412930928
• ISBN13: 9781412930925
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 6.8"