Youth work
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A Guide to Youth Mentoring
Providing Effective Social Support
Pat Dolan and Bernadine Brady
This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoring programmes, illustrating how they can increase the social support available to young people. It outlines the objectives and benefits of mentoring, how it works, and how to mentor successfully. Youth mentoring in community and school settings is covered, as well as mentoring for vulnerable youth. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.18in / 234mm x 157mm, 144pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-148-42011, Ebook, ePUB, 144pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-339-3 -
The Yellow Book of Games and Energizers
Playful Group Activities for Exploring Identity, Community, Emotions and More!
Jayaraja and Erwin Tielemans, illustrated by Philip Paquet
The book is a collection of tried and tested games for use in workshops, youth groups and the classroom. With clear instructions, delightful illustrations and discussion ideas for every game, this book makes it easy to encourage everyone from age 6 to 86 to think for themselves, use their imagination, and interact positively with those around them. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 9.72in x 7.05in / 247mm x 179mm, 272pp, $34.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-192-72011, Ebook, ePUB, 272pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-432-1 -
101 Things to Do on the Street
Games and Resources for Detached, Outreach and Street-Based Youth Work Second Edition
Vanessa Rogers
101 Things to Do on the Street is packed with creative and innovative ideas for street games and activities to help young people aged 11-19 explore personal, social and emotional issues. Specifically designed so that few resources or props are needed, the activities included are all practical, easy to follow, and above all, fun. Learn More2011, Paperback / softback, 10.94in x 8.50in / 278mm x 216mm, 160pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-187-32011, Ebook, PDF, 160pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-419-2 -
Working with Young Homeless People
Phil Robinson
This accessible guide provides information and advice on how to understand the needs of these young people, and how to ensure they are supported effectively. It combines the latest research and practice to establish what works best when helping young homeless people and provides insights into their world through diary excerpts and interviews. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.13in x 6.14in / 232mm x 156mm, 192pp, $38.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-611-12008, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $38.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-815-9 -
The Big Idea
Involving young people in projects around the development of the built environment
Compiled by Rachel Monaghan, with Adriana Byrne, David Curtis, Janine Young and the Big Idea Steering Group
A practical guide to support workers aiming to involve young people in built environment projects Learn More2007, Spiral bound, 11.69in x 8.27in / 297mm x 210mm, 104pp, $33.95ISBN: 9781905818174 -
Involving Young People in Teenage Pregnancy and Sexual Health Work
A practical guide
Ellie Lewis
A helpful, accessible, full-colour guide which explains how to involve young people in work to prevent teen pregnancy and promote sexual health. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.73in / 244mm x 171mm, 72pp, $26.95ISBN: 97819047878152006, Ebook, PDF, 72pp, $26.95ISBN: 9781907969669 -
Talking About Alcohol and Other Drugs
A guide for looked after children’s services
Mary Ryan and Jo Butcher
This practical guide for professionals caring for looked after children and young people provides help on developing or reviewing drug education policy and practice, and the management of drug incidents. Learn More2006, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.69in / 245mm x 170mm, 81pp, $24.95ISBN: 97819047877852006, Ebook, PDF, 81pp, $24.95ISBN: 9781907969331 -
All You Need is Love?
The morality of sexual relationships through the eyes of young people
Sue Sharpe and Rachel Thomson
Providing a unique insight into young people's sexual values for adults working with them, this book relays the voices of young people and their views about the morality of sexual relationships. Learn More2005, Paperback / softback, 0.04in x 0.04in / 1mm x 1mm, 93pp, $29.95ISBN: 97819047873582005, Ebook, PDF, 93pp, $29.95ISBN: 9781907969317 -
Sex, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Exploring the links in young people’s lives
Jeanie Lynch and Simon Blake
This book provides a foundation for developing holistic policy and practice around the relationship between alcohol and drug use and sexual activity Learn More2004, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.69in / 245mm x 170mm, 85pp, $24.95ISBN: 97819047870992004, Ebook, PDF, 85pp, $24.95ISBN: 9781907969232 -
It's someone taking a part of you
A study of young women and sexual exploitation
Jenny J Pearce with Mary Williams and Cristina Galvin
This book draws on 55 case studies and presents young women's accounts of their experience of violence and sexual exploitation. It explores the choices and opportunities available to young women who are at risk. Learn More2003, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.89in / 244mm x 175mm, 89pp, $21.95ISBN: 97819009908372003, Ebook, PDF, 89pp, $21.95ISBN: 9781907969393