Youth Work Practices

Youth Work Practices

This three-session series is designed to provide a framework for youth work based on best practices. The series will include research and promising/evidence-based concepts and their application to youth work practices.

Learning Objectives:

The learner will:

• Develop understanding of positive youth development approach
• Enhance knowledge of adolescent development
• Identify impact of values, culture, social/emotional awareness, and diversity on youth work
• Deepen understanding of program quality components

Positive Youth Development

• Positive youth development and resiliency
• Positive youth development and resiliency
• Implication for youth development practices

The YOU in youth work!

• Cultural Identification
• Understanding Power/Privilege
• Culture of Adolescents
• Implication for youth development practices

Youth Program Quality Framework

• Active Participatory Approach
• Introduction to Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA)
• Youth Work Methods Overview