What is Youth Work?

"The book attempts the almost impossible task of answering the question: what is youth work? It provides a thorough observation of the diversity and ever-changing nature of contemporary youth work, enriched by an interesting history. This is achieved via language the layman can understand, whilst managing to stimulate debate for current and future practitioners." (Training Team, Wrexham Youth Service)
Useful all round introduction for those new to area and just starting BA Yand Cc -- Dr Keith Cranwell * drupal *
This is a useful text for new students on youth and community studies courses. It is written in Batsleer′s usual accessible yet intellectually grounded style. It provides a theorised account of youth work upon which courses can build. -- Dr Simon Bradford * drupal *
Really great book which give a good grounding for youth work, its processes and why we have the profession. I have recommended to my level 3 youth students. -- Miss Katey Ribchester * drupal *
Fantastic book, some useful chapters for module in particular ′What do we mean by youth work?′, sessions set for participation which will also recommend this book for. Have lectures comming up on types of youth work so will be used for detached and targeted. -- Miss Natalie Dowling * drupal *
This book is an essential introductory read for anyone entering the field of youth work. A good insight and background to both history and policy of youth work to current times and the transformation and values of the recent integrated services. A very useful book that can be applied across several domains of study for graduate students. -- Miss Sharon Freeman * drupal *
This is a recommended read for my Level 3 health and social care students wanting to go into youth work. It gives a good basis and introduction to youth work and the reason that youth workers are so important. -- Miss Tracy Robson * drupal *
An excellent text that cleary explains the theory of youth work in an understanable and accessible manner. -- Mr Brian Melaugh * drupal *
A text that offers a contemporary view upon youth work today. Offering a historical perspective from its contributors it develops a comparative approach for the youth work practitioner and student alike. It offers a wide range of youth work themes and topics from both professionals and academics including key thinkers.
-- Mr Ian Jones * drupal *
A great book that all youth and community workers - in practice and in training should be aware of. This text has been adopted as a core text for the BA Hons in Youth and Community Work. -- Mr Pat Norris * drupal *
Yet another excellent text from Learning Matters - the format and case studies continues to aid learning -- Mr Peter Crossley * drupal *
This book is perfect for new students embarking on a Youth and Community course. It uses layman terms language and offers a wide range of activities which give the students the opportunity to put theory into practice. -- Mrs Joanne Lewis * drupal *
A useful text for framing youth work in the broader context of of the children nad young people′s work force. -- Mrs Kate Hutson * drupal *
An introduction to current youth work practice, charting its history and anticipating future developments and directions. Relevant to students of youth work. -- Ms Helene Baker * drupal *
As a Youth and Community course - this is one of the key texts for my students. It is clearly written and well researched with up to date case studies and research. A good introductory text for youth and Community Students. -- Ms Kirsten Stevens-Wood * drupal *
A great introduction to Youth Work. -- Nicola Gratton * drupal *