Value of youth work

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The European Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency have published Working with young people: the value of youth work in the European Union.

The study provides information about the value of youth work, and how it results in a range of positive outcomes for young people, enabling them to develop skills and competences, strengthen their network and social capital, and change particular behaviours.

The study analyses the specific situation of the 28 EU Member States, highlighting the situation of youth work and its contribution to the well-being and development of young people.

To download the report visit http://youth-partnership-eu.coe.int/youth-partnership/news/news_453.html.

Children and Young People Now has published the results of an online survey completed by 323 youth workers, which looked at training, public perceptions and professionalism.

Key findings included that:

  • 96 percent of youth workers surveyed believed the public did not understand what they did;
  • 38 percent said that the public’s perception of youth work is favourable, 46 percent said neutral and 15 percent unfavourable;
  • 95 percent said youth work is a profession; and
  • 60 percent said that youth workers should require a license to practice.
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Children, Young People & Families