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The young inspectors

Monday, February 20, 2012

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Local authorities are finding new ways to maintain projects that give young people the opportunity to inspect and report on the quality of services that affect their lives. Emily Rogers reports

Youth Work Sessions: Personal development

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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These activities encourage young people to identify their existing skills and qualities and set personal goals to develop new ones. This can be a useful process for young people entering the workplace or for those who would like to change some of their behaviour or learn new strategies for life.

Skills for the Job: Safeguarding children online

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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All professionals working with children and young people should be aware of the dangers of online grooming, says Ceop's Helen Whittle

Skills for the Job: Managing volunteers

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

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Effective management is vital to get the best out of volunteers. Volunteering England's Dan Sumners describes what is involved

Playing with Fire: Training for Those Working with Young People in Conflict (2nd edition)

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Monday, November 28, 2011

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Fiona Macbeth and Nic Fine, with Jo Broadwood, Carey Haslam and Nik Pitcher; Jessica Kingsley Publishers; ISBN 978-1-84905-184-2; 29.99; 240 pages

Skills for the Job: First aid training

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Monday, November 14, 2011

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First aid in youth work environments is crucial, as St John Ambulance training development manager Clive James explains

Social Pedagogy and Working with Children and Young People

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Monday, November 14, 2011

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Edited by Claire Cameron and Peter Moss; Jessica Kingsley Publishers; ISBN 9781849051194; £24.99; 224pp

Careers: Youth participation worker

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Friday, October 14, 2011

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Youth participation workers help young people make their voices heard, writes Charlotte Goddard.

Skills for the Job: Eating disorders

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Friday, October 14, 2011

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Eating disorders affect people from all backgrounds. The charity Beat offers advice on recognising problems and seeking help.

Youth Club Sessions: Young people, law and order

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Friday, September 16, 2011

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Vanessa Rogers shares her ideas on how practitioners can explore principles of justice, law and order with young people.

Skills for the Job: Volatile substance abuse

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Friday, September 16, 2011

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Volatile substance abuse can cause sudden death. Stephen Ream offers advice to youth workers on helping young people.

Reflecting on the Past: Essays in the History of Youth and Community Work

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Friday, August 19, 2011

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Edited by Ruth Gilchrist, Tracey Hodgson, Tony Jeffs, Jean Spence, Naomi Stanton and Joyce Walker; Russell House Publishing; ISBN 9781905541737; £24.95; 192pp