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Involving young people in teenage pregnancy and sexual work : a practical guide /

This book contains practical advice and illustrative examples on how to plan, develop and sustain creative opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making. Founded on case studies with young people between the ages of 13 and 19, the principles highlighted in this guide apply to work...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lewis, Ellie
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : National Children's Bureau Enterprises, 2006.
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  • Cover; Acknowledgements; Foreword by Children's Commissioner for England; Foreword by young peer mentor; Contents; 1. Introduction; Background; Who is this guide for?; What does it contain?; Age range; Examples of positive practice; What do we mean by participation?; Why involve young people?; Benefits of involving young people; Who is responsible for young people's participation?; Building a culture of participation; Starting the journey; 2. Key principles for effective participation; Be clear about young people's involvement; Be flexible; Be committed to acting on young people's views.
  • Make participation enjoyableEnsure broad representation; Consider young people's access needs; Create a safe and healthy environment; Provide incentives for young people; Provide young people with feed back; Celebrate young people's achievements; Evaluate and build on young people's involvement; 3. Participation methods and approaches; Helping young people to make informed decisions; Involving young people in the design and delivery of services; Involving young people in staff training; Involving young people in staff recruitment; Involving young people in policy and planning.
  • Involving young people in advisory groups and boardsInvolving young people in conferences and events; Involving young people in the media; 4. Creating the conditions for effective participation; Your starting point; Support from the top; Training and support for staff; Financial considerations; Working together; 5. Directory of partners in participation; 6. References and further information.