What is a detached youth worker?
Detached workers try to build relationships with young people who might ordinarily avoid youth centres and clubs. They tend to target vulnerable groups, such as young people living in the most deprived communities, and work with them on their own territory - be that on a street corner or a local shopping centre.
Before starting a project, it is important for workers to explore the area where they will be working, and build contacts with other agencies and young people. According to the Federation for Detached Youth Work, detached workers should challenge young people's negative attitudes and behaviour through negotiation and dialogue, support the participation of young people in the political decision-making processes and help young people's personal development.
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