Research Catalog

Title

Youth work practice / edited by Tony Jeffs and Mark K. Smith.

Publication

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.

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Additional Authors

• Jeffs, Tony.
• Smith, Mark, 1950 June 25-

Description

xiv, 192 p.; 22 cm.

Summary

"As a contemporary reflection on current practice, this book tackles the diversity of what 'youth work' means and the challenging yet rewarding job that it is. It offers a meaningful insight into the everyday experiences of a youth worker, written by practitioners themselves." "The text analyses the many aspects of youth work, including activities, group life, making conversation and mentoring, alongside practical guidance to advise on working with today's young people."--Jacket.

Series Statement

Practical social work series

Uniform Title

Practical social work.

Subject

• Social work with youth
• Youth workers

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introducing youth work / Tony Jeffs and Mark K. Smith -- Relationships, friendship and youth work / Huw Blacker -- Engaging in conversation / Heather Smith -- Being with an other as a professional practitioner : uncovering the nature of working with individuals / David Collander-Brown -- 'The cultivation of gifts in all directions' : thinking about purpose / Dod Forrest -- Programmes, programming and practice / Ruth Gilchrist -- Activities in youth work / Sean Harte -- Advising and mentoring / Gina Mcleod / Enhancing group life and association / Gill Patton -- Working with faith / Howard Nurden -- Managing and developing youth work / Gill Millar -- Sustaining ourselves and our enthusiasm / Carole Pugh -- Monitoring and evaluating youth work / John Rose.

ISBN

• 9780230543027 (pbk.)
• 0230543022 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2009046630

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library