{"product_id":"youth-work-preparation-for-practice-9780415619998","title":"Youth Work: Preparation for Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional practice is at the heart of youth work training but integrating the theory learned in class with the reality of placements can sometimes require extra support. This comprehensive textbook is designed to help students working with young people become competent and ethical practitioners, able to reflect on their learning and interventions in young people's lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivided into three parts, this core text: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovides an understanding of and commitment to the \u003ci\u003eprinciples\u003c\/i\u003e of youth work \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003eexplores how \u003ci\u003econtexts\u003c\/i\u003e shape youth work \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003edemonstrates the core \u003ci\u003epractice\u003c\/i\u003e skills that are required to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging and practice-driven, this is an essential text for all students learning about working with young people, whether on youth work or allied courses. It includes case-studies, tasks, further reading and reflective questions to help readers make connections between their own knowledge and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Wood, Sue Westwood, Gill Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.80w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415619998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e is Head of Sociology and Reader in Social Policy in the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He has teaching and research interests in the relationship between youth work theory, policy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Westwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lecturer in Youth and Community Development at De Montfort University, UK. She has specialist expertise in applying psychological theories and principles within the practice of youth and community development work and developing professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGill Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Freelance Trainer and Youth and Community Worker and previously worked as Senior Lecturer in Youth and Community Development and Field Placement Co-ordinator at De Montfort University, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43195159085171,"sku":"9.78042E+12","price":96.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_2f38d5b2-f0cb-4bce-b8d6-2093e26c4bb5.jpg?v=1752580720","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/youth-work-preparation-for-practice-9780415619998","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}