can anyone help with information to these questions?

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Comment by mas on January 3, 2010 at 8:38pm

Hi Anna - the first 3 questions seem like things best tackled by yourself.

I will make a suggestion towards the fourth though that it's worth considering beyond the usual suspects when it comes to considering young peoples "issues" - my take on it would be that things like fear of the future, low self esteem, over confidence, poor social skills, weak decision making, limited ambitions, unrealistic expectations etc. have a very significant impact on whether and how young people are affected by sex, drugs, crime etc. etc. and so seeking ways to address those personal skills can be very valuable.

Comment by Martin Lightfoot on December 13, 2009 at 4:37pm

Have you had a look at http://www.infed.org/ . It is good for youth work theory.

Comment by anna bone on December 13, 2009 at 3:19pm

hi, thank you Martin and Tim. I am studying my NVQ2 at college in Youth work. any information given to me from others I do write up in my own words so that I can understand it. I do appreciate anyones help. I am new to this site so please keep me right, If I make a mistake please do tell me as Im learning daily. thank you all xx

Comment by Martin Lightfoot on December 13, 2009 at 1:32pm

Why do you think it is a good idea to work with young people’s current activities as a start for developing learning opportunities?
You are startng with their interests. You are stretching them a lttle outside their comfort zone.

What is your role when you are facilitating a session?
agreediing boundaries. Enabling discussion. Helping the group share skills and plan to get the task done

A young person approaches you for help on a particular issue outside of your remit what would you do

If you can hel do. Discuss with manager . Refer to appropriate agency.

Name some young people’s issues and give a brief description on how you could address them.

Exam / homework stress
Relatonships
Careers / Jobs
Drink alcohol
Sexual behaviour


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Comment by Tim Davies on December 13, 2009 at 12:25pm

Hello Anna

It would be good if you could let us know why you are interested in these questions and how any replies people give will be used?