Youth Work Ethics
- Howard Sercombe - Professor of Community Education, University of Strathclyde
This definitive text on youth work ethics examines these questions and more and should be on the reading lists of all youth work trainees and practitioners. A wide range of topics are covered, including: confidentiality; sexual propriety; dependence and empowerment; equity of provision; interprofessional working; managing dual relationships; working across cultures; working within an agency.
Referencing professional codes of ethics in youth work, and the theories underpinning them, Howard Sercombe offers readers a framework for how to think about their practice ethically. Each chapter includes:
-Narrative case studies to provide an insight into real life dilemmas.
-Reflective questions and exercises to encourage critical thinking.
-Chapter summaries and further reading.
Youth Work Ethics is the ideal text for undergraduates and postgraduates studying on youth work, youth studies or youth & community work degrees, as well as youth work practitioners.
A brilliant and thoughtful guide for students at any level.
A brilliant and thoughtful guide for students at any level.
The book provides an excellent overview of many areas of youth work ethics such as confidentiality, boundaries and managing risk. The book is invaluable when we look at safeguarding and health and safety.
This comprehensive and insightful book offers both students and practitioners the opportunity to revisit and reassess the fundamental principles of youth work, and to engage with the debate on ethics both theoretically and practically.
Useful additional reading for Childhood and Youth students particualrly recognising the professionalism of youth work.
An important contribution to the discussions of power / relationships and the practice of youth and community work.
This book is an excellent resource. I have made it key recommended reading for our Foundation Degree Students following an 'Identity and Community' module, but I have also been recommending it to our Youth Work students on a range of modules. It's an extremely relevent, engaging and thought provoking book. Thank you!
Excellent book, very useful for Community and Youth Work FdSc
Excellent book, up to date and relevant to current practice. Shoould be very beneficial for students.
this text is useful to youth workers developing thier awareness of ethical issues in practice,
