Product Description

Packed with case studies, Delivering good youth work offers effective and tested ways of putting theory into practice. Written in plain English, it offers anyone who works with young people practical strategies to survive and thrive in a fast changing world. It covers: * understanding the world of young people * understanding youth work * why we need it more than ever * how good youth work works * planned approaches to delivery * managing yourself and others effectively * how to manage your manager! * how to supervise well and develop staff * building support * looking after yourself, your co-workers and young people * best practice in partnership working * reflecting on your work and learning from experience * and above all...helping young people. Packed with case studies, Delivering good youth work offers effective and tested ways of putting theory into practice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #68209 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Gina Ingram and Jean Harris are both experienced youth workers. Jean Harris now manages a Connexions team. This book incorporates advice and comments from students, lecturers and co-workers from a broad spectrum of practice who have read their work and encouraged its publication.

Customer Reviews

great book
this book has really helped me with my youth and coomunity work course, its easy to read and has a lot of info for you