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Hi Simon I feel exactly the same way, with respect for struggling with the dualistic work and personal profile. But funny enough when i discussed it with our young people they actually understood and came up with a whole list of reasons why they sh…

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Brief bio: tell us a few facts about you & your interest in digital aspects of work with young people

I have been working online with young people for some time now, using messenger, facebook. I feel its a valuable tool for youth workers to be using in the digital age and that we as workers need to be out there on the internet engaging with young people. My views and opinions change with experience of digital technology with regards to safety and what needs to be in place for youth workers and young people......as I learn... online working has been a passion of mine for over 4 years.....I just see it as a form of outreach work

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It all started......

2004
There were major concerns with this young person she had not engaged with any services
Mental health
Social services
School including mentors

Education welfare stepped in and referred her to the project. When she came she would stand and not join in with the group, would not talk only nod head, no eye contact with anyone and insisted on wearing a cap, would not take her coat off. She would not eat or drink during the day.

This is not unusual .... the young people who are referred from… Continue

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At 10:23am on May 13, 2010, Hilary Mason said…: Hi Jo

I really enjoyed your talk at the conference. You spoke about an online statement on the groups facebook page re expectations of behaviour, interaction etc. Would you have a copy you could share at all?

Thanks
Hilary

At 10:26am on January 29, 2010, Katie Bacon said…: Just e-mail Amy from social by social team, been sharing your excellent online work. Hoping Amy can come present at the social media conference in Bristol. 7th May!!

At 2:20am on January 20, 2010, andi kewley said…: so you are doing the george williams too...well it is a small world ;) and i'm based in newcastle too, so we are also neighbours :) good luck with your course i absolutely loved it! who's study group are you in?
andi

At 10:35am on January 12, 2010, Katie Bacon said…: Thanks for message, Feel free to check out the risk assessment on my webpage and use whatever sections you need. Also I have developed some trianing to prepare young people to be admins on a social media platform.
Be good to have a natter - skype katiedavidbacon 01392434059 or contact number 01392 434 059 - no pressure, honest!

Cheers Katie

At 11:08am on January 9, 2010, Katie Bacon said…: Hi Joanne, Woop woop great news about the work you've being doing for the few years. Be good to have a chat about your experience. 3 years ago I started using social media to maintain contact (Connexions PA) with vulnerable young men whom were 'sofa surfing' or involved in prostitution.

For the last 2 years I have been researching and developing methodologies and polices in the practical application of online social media platforms to gain the views of vulnerable young people. I have successfully engaged and enabled young people to express their views online and participate with local decision makers in Devon to contribute to the delivery of Devon Children's & Young peoples Plan. Relevant information/links and docs have been uploaded to my webpagehttp://www.katiebacon.co.uk

Hope you have a fab weekend - Katie

At 11:13pm on June 17, 2008, Tim Davies said…: Hey Joanne

Welcome to the site :)

If you want to explore Ning as an admin let me know and I can grant you admin rights...