Youth Work Practice

A contemporary reflection on current practice, this book gets to the heart of what ''youth work'' is about. It provides an in-depth overview and analysis of practice,addressing the many experiences of working with young people through insightful chapters written by practitioners themselves.>

List of contents

Note on Terms
Introducing Youth Work; T.Jeffs& M.K.Smith
Relationships, Friendships and Youth Work; H.Blacker
Engaging in Conversation; H.Smith
Being With an Other as a Professional Practitioner: Uncovering the Nature of Working with Individuals; D.Collander-Brown
The Cultivation ofGifts in all Directions: Thinking About Purpose; D.Forrest
Programmes, Programming and Practice; R.Gilchrist
Activities in Youth Work; S.Harte
Advising and Mentoring; G.MacLeod
Enhancing Group Life and Association; G.Patton
Working With Faith; H.Nurden
Managing and DevelopingYouth Work; G.Millar
Sustaining Ourselves and Our Enthusiasm; C.Pugh
Monitoring and Evaluating Youth Work; J.Rose
Conclusion; T.Jeffs& M.K.Smith.

About the author

Tony Jeffs, Mark K. Smith

Product details

• Authors: Tony Jeffs, Tony Smith Jeffs, Mark K Smith, Mark K. Smith
• Assisted by: Tony Jeffs (Editor), Mark K. Smith (Editor)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.01.2010
• EAN: 9780230543027
• ISBN: 978-0-230-54302-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Practical Social Work Series; BASW Practical Social Work; Practical Social Work Series; Practical Social Work; BASW Practical Social Work
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; B, Social Sciences, Social Work, mentoring;monitoring;nature;programming;work;youth