What is Youth Work?
What is Youth Work?

Author(s): Author Not Specified
Subject(s): Education, Civil Society, Social development, Demography and human biology, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Documenta - Centar za suočavanje s prošlošću
Keywords: youth work; learning process; social development; youth workers; sport; leisure; space; social work;
Summary/Abstract: Youth Work consists of activities targeted at young people in which they voluntarily participate and are designed to support their personal and social development through non-formal and informal learning. It is based on the following three guiding principles: 1. Young people choose to participate. 2. Young people and youth workers are partners in the learning process. 3. It happens where young people are. It encompasses social, cultural, educational, political and sport-related activities. It is carried out with, by, and for young people in order to promote development opportunities by supporting young people to reach their highest potential and encouraging personal development, autonomy, initiative and participation in society.

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