Inspiring recognition practices and tools
In this section of the Visible Value, you may find the real treasure from the field of recognition of youth work. This is a well-selected collection of the recognition tools and practices that have been developed all over Europe.
We hope it will inspire you to develop your own or at least to imagine what the recognition might look like in very practical terms. Our intention is that this collection is regularly updated. So, if you are aware of other tools and practices that deserve to be included, please, let us know. In the meantime, enjoy the current collection.
Using the power of stories to demonstrate the value of youth work in England
Short description
As a direct response to the UK Government’s restrictive policies on youth work in 2009, the campaign ‘In Defence of Youth Work’ (IDYW) was established. The campaign aimed at increasing the awareness and the recognition of what makes youth work a distinctive practice, the book entitled ‘This is Youth Work: Stories from Practice’ was published in 2012. The book has served as a basis for ongoing nation-wide discussions on the value of youth work in the regularly organised ‘Youth work story-telling workshops’ for youth workers, managers, students and trainers. The ultimate aim of these workshops is to help self-recognition by the youth workers, but also to provide politicians and other policy-makers with an accessible source of credible evidence on the value and impacts of youth work.
More information
- In Defence of Youth Work: http://indefenceofyouthwork.com/about/
- Book ‘This is Youth Work – Stories from Practice’: http://indefenceofyouthwork.com/the-stories-project/
- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/90307668820/www.facebook.com/groups/90307668820/
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