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IYWC LIBRARYNEW ResourcesA Handbook of Children and YoungPeople’s ParticipationPerspectives from Theory and Practiceby Barry Percy‐Smith & Nigel Thomas, 2010A Handbook of Children andYoung People's Participationbrings together key thinkers andpractitioners from diversecontexts across the globe toprovide an authoritative overviewof contemporary theory andpractice around children’sparticipation. Promoting the participation ofchildren and young people – in decision-makingand policy development, and as active contributorsto everyday family and community life – hasbecome a central part of policy and programmeinitiatives in both majority and minority worlds.This book presents the most useful recent work inchildren’s participation as a resource for academics,students and practitioners in childhood studies,children’s rights and welfare, child and familysocial work, youth and community work,governance, aid and development programmes. Thebook introduces key concepts and debates, andpresents a rich collection of accounts of the diverseways in which children’s participation isunderstood and enacted around the world.Beyond Educational Disadvantageby Paul Downes and Ann Louise Gilligan, 2007This book presents contributionsfrom over forty leading educationalistsin Ireland, giving voice tothe reality that the educationsystem needs to change anddevelop in order to meet the needsof a high proportion of students atrisk of early school leaving. Itexplores the myth that there issufficient investment in education to secure thefoundation of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ economy andhighlights the need for a focus on education thatdoes not simply reduce education to schooling. Awider focus is held throughout on a life-cycleapproach to education, including pre-schooleducation and adult and community education, ascentral to moving beyond disadvantage. The bookexplores a range of themes, which, whileinterlinked, call for separate in-depth analysisacross a number of disciplines, including education,psychology, philosophy, sociology and socialpolicy. These themes focus on adult andcommunity education, intercultural education,literacy and numeracy, child-centred research, thearts and emotional expression.Creative Studies for theCaring Professionby Denise Lyons, 2011A unique new Irish textproviding an introduction to thetheory underpinning thepractice of using the creativearts as a tool or intervention invarious social care andcommunity scenarios. Thestructure of the book providesstudents with a comprehensiveoverview of best practice in the field: – Part 1introduces the theory behind using the creative arts– Part 2 describes the practical use of the creativearts – Part 3 details creative activities for use inpractice. It highlights the use of various creativeactivities as a tool or intervention within a varietyof social care, early childhood or communitysettings. It explores the benefits of engaging increative activities, such as: – Relationship development– Meeting new people – Learning throughplay – Becoming more self-aware – Means ofpersonal expression – Means of communication –Having fun. It also facilitates skills-based learning,while also preparing the student for working as partof a multidisciplinary team.Irish Youth Work Scene 18 Issue 68, June 2011
Flying the CoopA Guide to Leaving Homeand Going to Collegeby Youth Work Ireland Roscommon /N.E. Galway, 2011Youth Work Ireland (Roscommon/N.E.Galway) is a voluntary,professional youthorganisation working with andfor young people. Throughwork with young people andparents we are acutely aware ofthe anxiety and difficulties thatcan be experienced whenmaking the transition to third level education. Inthe current financial recession, going to college nowalso poses an even bigger challenge in financialterms to both students and parents alike. This hasbeen reflected in the increase in applications forhardship assistance, those presenting forcounselling support for stress due to financialdifficulties and also the drop-out rate. An increasein has also been noted in the number of studentsopting to commute from home to help reduce costs.This resource will be of great use to those leavinghome to go to college.Reducing the RiskA Resource Guide for Community andVoluntary Organisationsby The Wheel 2009Reducing the Risk is part of a rangeof training and guidance resourcesprovided by The Wheel. It followson from the popular 2007 publicationSolid Foundations: a resourceguide for building strong andeffective organisations in thecommunity and voluntary sector.It is accompanied by a sister publication ongovernance entitled: Getting to Grips withGovernance. Life is risky and community /voluntary/charitable organisations are not immunefrom risk. Risk cannot be avoided, but most types ofrisk can be anticipated and therefore planned for.By properly managing risk, the organisation canfulfil its potential and the negative effects ofhazards can be reduced. If they have not alreadydone so, the time is right now fororganisations to put in place risk managementstrategies that suit their needs. Reducing the Riskhas been designed to help organisations; recognisethe importance of managing risk in a structuredmanner; identify the kind of risks to which they areexposed; take a logical step-by-step approach to riskmanagement and have access to a range ofsignposts to further information.Teenage Perspectives 2011A Report on the Needs and YouthService Provision for Young People inCounty Monaghanby Youth Work Ireland Monaghan’sPeace Café Project, 2011This piece of research wasdevised in order to gain an indepth insight into the needs ofyoung people in CountyMonaghan, with particularemphasis on young people’sview on the peace process andtheir interaction with peoplefrom different cultures andcommunities. The research also looks at therecreational needs of young people, services andfacilities available to young people and theconsumption habits of young people aroundalcohol, nicotine and other drugs. The findingshave been put together and can be used by a varietyof organisations, schools, youth or communitygroups to use as a reference to develop iniativesspecifically designed for young people in CountyMonaghan.These publications are available totake out on loan to members of theIrish Youth Work Centre.For further information please contactGina Halpin at 01‐8584500 oremail: ghalpin@youthworkireland.ieThe IYWC Library database is nowavailable to search online fromour website, go towww.iywc.ie/library‐database/Irish Youth Work Scene 19 Issue 68, June 2011
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