This popular textbook gives students a practical understanding of the broad range of skills they will need during the course of their studies and throughout their youth work career.



Topics covered include:





- Reaching out to young people


- Developing young people′s participation


- Working in different settings


- Bringing young people together


- Practice placements





The new edition will be essential reading for all foundation and undergraduate students of youth work. It will also be a valuable resource for qualified health, social care and education professionals who wish to understand the intricacies of working with young people.