No such thing as involuntary youth work

01 January 2010

When I first meet a young person, I tell them it is their choice whether or not to get involved with the project. They are free to walk away without consequences. This "voluntary principle" is fundamental to youth work. We compensate for their lack of power by offering them a choice. This is the main thing that sets us apart from teachers, social workers and probation officers.

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