Law and Youth Work

Informationen zum Autor Mary Maguire was raised in Northern Ireland and this has influenced her writing, which covers a wide range of civil rights issues facing young people living in marginalised communities. She is a qualified youth worker, holds both an LLB and MA in Law, Medicine and Ethics and has worked for many years in local government. She teaches law at Manchester Metropolitan University. Klappentext This book offers a practical and straightforward approach to understanding how the law protects, empowers and regulates young people's lives. The implications for the professional youth worker of a wide range of dilemmas are considered. Workers are encouraged to consider what is meant by rights and, through practical examples, to examine their own beliefs and ethical codes, particularly where they conflict with established rules. The book combines real-life examples with discussion points on some of the key principles of law, inviting readers to consider what it means to be professional and to promote and support young peoples' rights. Zusammenfassung A practical introduction to the law for youth workers embarking on a professional studies course or for practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge. Inhaltsverzeichnis About this book Human rights, everybody¿s right? Autonomy and consent Capacity and mental health Safeguarding young people Participation and decision-making Discrimination, diversity and human rights Crime and disorder

Product details

• Authors: Maguire, Mary Maguire, Mary (Manchester Metropolitan University Maguire, Mary H. Maguire, Maguire Mary
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.2009
• EAN: 9781844452453
• ISBN: 978-1-84445-245-3
• No. of pages: 120
• Series: Empowering Youth and Community Work Practiceylm Series; Empowering Youth and Community Work Practiceylm Series; Empowering Youth and Community; Empowering Youth and Community Work PracticeýLM Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Social Work, Textbook, coursework