Groupwork: its contribution to reducing oppression

Student assigment which aims to discuss whether or not group work, as a key youth work process, can make an effective contribution to reducing oppression. The author contextualises this discussion through examining theory with regards to: the importance of attaining a critical understanding and commitment to equality and diversity; the key principles and values of youth work with regards to professional … Continued

How Effectively Does the Youth Service Respond to the Needs of Young Parents Living in Rural Wales?

BA(Hons) Youth & Community Work dissertation which considers how effectively the Youth Service responds to the needs of young parents living in rural Wales. Policies on preventing unwanted teenage pregnancy are currently high on the agenda and reducing rates of teenage conception is one of the key priorities for public health outlined in The Welsh Government Sexual Health … Continued

Key Elements of Globalisation

This article was developed as part of the new BA level global youth work module at George Williams College.  This article is one of five developed for Unit Two of the course which explores the theme “Glocal” which aims to help learners explore how globalisation and global issues impact on our own local communities and … Continued