The Basics
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Youth Work: The Basics is an engaging and inspiring introduction to working with young people. Looking at a range of age groups, situations and disciplinary approaches, it offers an interdisciplinary insight into the key principles and practices involved. Throughout the text essential questions are answered, including:
- What constitutes ‘youth work’, who is it for and why do we do it?
- What practical steps can be taken in working with young people?
- How does policy influence practice?
- Why is youth work sometimes controversial?
- How can I become a youth worker?
An ideal first step for anyone interested in working with young people, and those beginning a youth work qualification, this book offers practical advice, further reading and examples throughout. It will also appeal to those working with young people in education and informal and voluntary sectors.