Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice
- Kate Sapin - University of Manchester, UK
Topics covered include:
- Reaching out to young people
- Developing young people's participation
- Working in different settings
- Bringing young people together
- Practice placements
The new edition will be essential reading for all foundation and undergraduate students of youth work. It will also be a valuable resource for qualified health, social care and education professionals who wish to understand the intricacies of working with young people.
'Kate Sapin's new edition is grounded in the core values of youth work and explores contentious contemporary issues in an accessible and balanced manner. It is essential reading for all students of youth work from Foundation to Masters Level and for those working within the profession' -
Jean Hatton, University of Huddersfield
'Once again Kate Sapin delivers a clear, concise and relevant text to all interested in knowing more about the profession of youth work. This new edition builds on the strengths of the first one bringing further insight and clarity into previously covered areas as well as introducing the reader to new areas for exploration and reflection' -
Steve Bullock, University of Gloucestershire
A very well rounded book, covering essential key information for youth work students in developing their practice. Has been a fundamental book in the curriculum.
An excellent book that addresses many of the issues in modern youth work practice.
An excellent book that brings key discussions about youth work practice to the student. The text is punctuated by thought provoking boxouts to clarify key ideas and reflections. An essential book for any youth and community student.
Excellent all-round book for Youth and Community practitioners. It is accessible, practical and well organised. A good starter on lots of practice-based issues.
The book is not only written in accessible language, with easy to follow practice examples bit it also provides a comprehensive overview of youth work. Looking forward to an updated edition.
Clear and concise introductory text to use with students and helpful practice exercises to explore learning. I liked the information provide on communication as well as the role play as this enabled students to further consider and develop their skill base.
An essential read for laying the foundations for the principles and purposes of youth work. I will use this for level 3, foundation degree students and level 4 students who are starting their youth and community work studies. It is easy to navigate and offers great guidance, applying theory and further reading suggestions on subject areas.
A core reader which is used throughout our modules. An accessible and excellent read providing the foundations and starting points for students to start their professional journey.
We have been using this text for several years now. The students find that is easy to relate to the examples provided.
This book is referenced in about 85% of assignments from students.
It is one which we would highly recommend to others.
