The Learning Exchange Library
Targeted youth support (TYS) and locality working This page on the DCSF website lists case studies that demonstrate emerging locality working practice. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the case studies.)
Primary Justice: an inquiry into justice in communities Final Report of the All Party Parliamentary Local Government Group's inquiry into the localisation of the justice system. (... a testament to the recognition nationally that youth offending teams’ local structure has been more effective in many ways than the centralised structures for adults.)
The report that pulls no punches This recent HoC Education Committee Report: Services for young people Third Report of Session 2010–12 (Volume I) has much praise for youth services and how much value for money they have managed to extract from relatively few resources. It disagrees with the assertion that 'large slugs of public money' have been spent on youth services.
'I think I must have been born bad' Moving short documentary created by the Office of the Children's Commissioner about young people in the youth justice system.
Measuring the Impossible? - Making a Start This is a summary of V's recent study exploring the impact of youth volunteering through existing longitudinal research data.
Young people lead the way Young Advisors aged between 15 and 21 are showing community leaders and decision makers how to engage young people in community life, local decision making and improving services. Here is a selection of case studies where they talk about their achievements, which are impressive.
Pupil Voice Wales This is an excellent website, offering online materials which will encourage more vulnerable young people in special schools and pupil referral units to participate in decision-making.
The Building Bridges Project An executive summary from Young People of London and Race on the Agenda about a project encouraging young people to share their insights about the issue of gangs by giving them a platform which allows them to be heard.
Myplace: an opportunity for youth centre managers Information about the increasing careers opportunities created by the government-backed Myplace programme.
No going back to jail How the young offender institution in Feltham is working to reduce recidivism.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award and Certificate in Peer Mentoring This training offers young people opportunities to learn how to support their peers to develop and take care of their personal well-being.
Mentoring resources A huge range of useful resources are available at the Mentoring and Befriending website.
Mentoring and young people If you are new to the field of mentoring, here is an well-researched article by Kate Philip about the principles that underlie youth peer mentoring.
Mentoring looked-after young people This is a Bradford University programme.
Turning the Corner - Beyond incarceration A report from the Young Foundation which argues for innovation in the justice sector in regards to policy, strategic and implementation levels, both locally and nationally.
Fairbridge An organisation that works with young people aged 13 to 25 that others find difficult to engage, giving them motivation, self-confidence and skills.
Positivity in practice: approaches to improving perceptions of young people and their involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour An NFER study about tackling perceptions on both local and national levels.
Fairness and unfairness: a report of children’s views by the Children’s Rights Director for England 268 children and young people in boarding schools, children's homes and other care and residential settings gave their views and experiences about fairness and unfairness.
Aiming High for Young People: One year on 4Children's report on how the government's ten year youth offer is progressing, with local examples of good practice.
Targeted Youth Support Young people who are at risk of poor outcomes (young people with additional needs) need targeted support from services.
Work and employability training courses Community Service Volunteers (CSV) offer partner courses to help young people not in education, employment or training to gain skills and find work.
www.gotateenager.org.uk and www.besomeonetotell.co.uk For information on gangs and bullying behaviour; also where parents can share their concerns about their children and gangs with other parents.
Comic book spreads research findings Information on a comic sent to every school in Scotland that encourages students to get involved with Having a Say in School.
The Youth Engagement Project A website created by Hackney housing associations in conjunction with local young people for young residents to share views and become involved in community activites.
Open for the weekends: what do youth workers really think? Andy Hillier reports on a July 2009 CYP Now Survey showing youth workers agree more Friday and Saturday night projects are needed, but fear they could lead to existing weekday schemes being closed and their professional integrity being compromised. Includes views from young people.
Horse show A residential course in racing is helping young people without qualifications raise their maths and literacy abilities whilst improving their job prospects.
Staying on target The assessment of the Targeted Youth Support pathfinders in England highlights the difficulties in creating effective systems for early intervention, but also offers some valuable lessons for multi-agency teams across the UK. (Schools ETC magazine, Issue 12 June 2009).
The Source Archive – a magazine for people who work with young people, produced by UK Youth.
Ten reasons to promote the participation of young People From Clare Hanbury, young people’s champion
Designing Health Education Programmes Tips from Clare Hanbury, young people's champion.
Reducing Gun and Knife Crime using Tales of Victorian explorers, Brilliant or bonkers? Watch Clare Hanbury's blog on this subject.