This definition was developed by Peter Lauritzen, who died last year. He worked for many years in the department responsible for youth affairs in the Council of Europe. He was known for his commitment to young people and youth work; a determination to build a Europe founded upon fundamental values and human rights; and for being a good bloke.
His definition prompts me down two lines of thought.
Good youth work develops the agency of young people. This is its prime purpose. Though it may contribute to many social goals, it is not a job search service, nor primarily a rehabilitation service for young offenders. It does not seek, as its main goal, to improve the number of young people achieving five GCSEs A*-C or aim to increase the number of voters.
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