Exploring emancipatory youth work

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Ngai Sek Yum
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers

English The present study explores the possibility of emancipatory youth work from a Foucauldian perspective focusing on practitioners' potential as a force for change. Based on narratives generated from interviews with outreach youth workers in Hong Kong, the study shows how workers have invented their own style of liberating practice. The implications of the findings are discussed. French La présente étude explore les possibilités du travail d'émancipation auprès des jeunes selon une perspective foucaldienne focalisant sur le potentiel des praticiens comme moteur de changement. En se basant sur les récits obtenus à la suite d'entrevues avec des travailleurs de proximité auprès des jeunes à Hong Kong, l'étude montre comment ces travailleurs ont créé leur propre style de libération de la pratique. Les résultats de la recherche sont analysés. Spanish Se explora la posibilidad de trabajo emancipatorio con jóvenes desde una perspectiva foucauldiana, enfocándose en el potencial del trabajador social como una fuerza de cambio. Partiendo de narrativas generadas en entrevistas con trabajadores con jóvenes en el Hong Kong, el estudio muestra como estos trabajadores han inventado su propio estilo de práctica liberadora. Se exponen las implicaciones de los resultados.

BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS: THE POLITICAL ACTIONS OF HONG KONG OUTREACH YOUTH WORKERS

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 49-63
Author(s):  
STEVEN SEK YUM NGAI
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
The Political ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Policy Advocacy ◽  
Emancipatory Practice ◽  
Political Actions ◽  
Depth Interviews

Based on the narratives generated from in-depth interviews with 18 outreach youth workers in Hong Kong, this paper investigates the political actions of these youth workers and shows how they have invented strategies to construct their own style of emancipatory practice. Such strategies include (1) seeking new allies for development of community support networks; (2) establishing a research center for policy advocacy; and (3) organizing with youth for social change. The implications of the findings for realizing the liberating potential of youth work are discussed. 根據深入訪問18位外展青年工作者所得的敘述，本文探究這些青年工作者的政治行動，並展示他們如何創造出一些策略，以建構具備他們自己獨特風格的解放式青年工作。這些策略包括：(1)尋找新盟友以發展社區支援網絡；(2)成立一研究中心作政策倡議；及(3)組織青年人以推動社會變革。本文並討論上述發現對實現青年工作之解放潛力的含義。.

Use of LEGO® Serious Play® and Other Working Approaches in Youth in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Henry Wai-Hang Ling ◽  
Kenneth Ho-Him Tsang ◽  
Kenneth Sau-Yin Yu ◽  
Vincent Wan-Ping Lee ◽  
Johnny Chung-Yee Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
General Guideline ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

This research explores the possibility of providing a general guideline for the use of LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) in youth work and examining the experiences of the frontline youth workers in Hong Kong who have adopted LSP to engage youngsters, who have been experiencing enormous socioeconomic challenges in different aspects. A 12-session workshop applied into social training for special educational needs (SEN) secondary students was held with the major objective of enhancing their communication skills. All sessions were divided into three parts: introduction, utilization, and expression. Most participants' abilities in oral description and word usage improved upon completion of the workshop, and they have more motivation and initiation in communicating with others in the group. LSP could thus be proven as a useful method in the SEN workshop in terms of establishing rapport and relationships, expressing the participants' thoughts, as it has provided an alternative for trainers to support the kids concern. Apart from LSP, this research has also found that other approaches such as snorkeling, adventured-based counseling, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could also be effective approaches adopted by practitioners to support young people.

Cyber youth work in Hong Kong: Specific and yet the same

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 1286-1300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeno CS Leung ◽  
Stella SK Wong ◽  
Siu-wai Lit ◽  
Charlie Chan ◽  
Fabia Cheung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Sex Trade

Social media does not just lead to new ways of social participation; it creates new opportunities for serving difficult-to-reach groups in the community. This study examined the experiences and processes of a pioneering cyber youth work project working with young people involved in drug use and the sex trade in Hong Kong. A thematic analysis of online communication records and interviews of social workers and clients was conducted to determine the relating factors concerned, namely, ‘social presence’, ‘autonomy and ‘privacy’, ‘use of text and media’, and ‘time dimension’. The results suggest practice insights for youth workers.

A Comparative Study of the State of Ethics in Youth Work Practice in Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleopatra Monique Parkins
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Ethical Practices ◽  
The United Kingdom

Even though youth work has played a critical role in fostering the holistic development of today’s youth, much controversy has surrounded the practice. Nevertheless, youth workers are slowly being accorded professional status, and a code of ethics has been developed in some jurisdictions. Some states are still to adopt this code; consequently the credibility of youth workers and the sector in general sway with the wind. This article presents a comparative analysis of ethical practices of youth work in Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, examining current trends in observing ethics and addressing ethical issues. In the case of Jamaica, the researcher used the non-probability convenience sampling technique and collected primary data from a questionnaire administered to a sample of youth workers. The perspective of the ministerial arm responsible for youth work in Jamaica was also captured through an interview. In the case of Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the framework of the profession and specifically matters pertaining to ethical practices were examined through the use of secondary data sources, which included reports on youth work practices in the selected countries. A mixed methodology was employed in analysing the data collected. The major findings of this study confirmed that advancing youth work as a profession is dependent on the acceptance and integration of a formal code of ethics, that youth workers must receive training on ethics and that a national youth work policy is important to guide youth work practice. In accordance with the findings, the researcher makes a number of recommendations and highlights notable best practices that may help with the overall professionalisation of the sector.

scholarly journals Intersectoral Action to Enhance the Social Inclusion of Socially Vulnerable Youth through Sport: An Exploration of the Elements of Successful Partnerships between Youth Work Organisations and Local Sports Clubs

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 98-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Hermens ◽  
Sabina Super ◽  
Kirsten Verkooijen ◽  
Maria Koelen
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Intersectoral Action ◽  
Vulnerable Youth ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
The Social ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Sports Activities

Research shows that participation in sport is positively related to self-esteem, self-regulation skills, and social inclusion. As socially vulnerable youngsters participate less frequently in sports activities than their average peers, youth work organisations try to guide their clients (i.e., socially vulnerable youngsters) to local sports clubs and inclusive sports activities. Inclusive sports activities, however, cannot be provided by youth work organisations alone. Therefore, in the Netherlands, intersectoral action involving both youth work organisations and local sports clubs has emerged. Because youth workers and stakeholders in local sports clubs are not used to collaborating with each other, we explored the factors that contribute to the quality and performance of such intersectoral actions. On the basis of five open interviews with youth workers and three focus groups with stakeholders in local sports clubs, we described factors relating to the organisation of intersectoral action among youth workers and local sports clubs that are preconditions for the success of this specific type of intersectoral action.

scholarly journals Making the Best Better: 4-H Staffing Patterns and Trends in the Largest Professional Network in the Nation

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-Jun
Author(s):  
Kirk A. Astroth
Keyword(s):  
Baseline Data ◽  
Academic Training ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Staffing Patterns ◽  
State Extension

The results from the National 4-H Headquarters’ survey of the 4-H workforce provides baseline data about 4-H staffing, structures in which 4-H professionals work, and salaries ranges as reported by state Extension 4-H directors. All 50 states responded to the survey and results are reported in eight areas: 1. profile of respondents; 2. current 4-H staffing structures; 3. staffing trends and changes since 1990; 4. academic degree requirements; 5. compensation levels; 6. academic and other preparation; 7. ideal staffing models; and 8. current and future challenges. The survey revealed that academic training of 4-H professionals and compensation for 4-H youth workers was higher compared to their counterparts in youth work elsewhere. While funding for 4-H positions has remained stable, there has been an increase in the use of para-professionals for program delivery.

scholarly journals FORMATION OF YOUTH WORKER PROFESSIONALISM: PROBLEMS IN ESTONIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-96
Author(s):  
Maarika Veigel
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Professional Staff ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Youth Work ◽  
Youth Workers ◽  
Youth Worker

Youth field has been in constant evolution during the restoration period of Estonian independence, since 1991. The theoretical overview is about youth worker professionalism, associated with the developments in the European and Estonian youth field and in the context of the Berliner competency levels development model. It explains the expectations set for youth workers, to teaching and youth field institutions. Youth work is expected, like formal education, with more clearly defined educational goals, and it is emphasized that it is a non-formal education. An important aspect is enjoying of the activities and its educational elements. The National Curriculum for Basic Schools and Gymnasium (2011) sets the expectations that the non-formal education will give more support to students to complete the curriculum of formal education. Youth work in Estonia is an essential component of the educational system. Therefore, the professionalism of youth workers and their coping with new challenges is very important. Over the last ten years, major changes in the Estonian youth worker professionalism and in the aspects of professional development haven’t been mentioned. The answers are briefly: in Estonia youth worker profession has been associated with the development of youth field, but the staff preparation is very different and characterised by low working experience. Berliner presented development model of competency levels, treats the professional development as long-term, complex process, distinguishing between the five stages of development of the professional staff, which are also regarded in the context of the professional development of the youth worker. Youth work quality is dependent on the availability of professional youth workers and in order to gain it, the high mobility inside the sector should be reduced, a better situation and more support should be created for the formation of youth worker professionalism at the various levels of the professional growth. Key words: competency, professional level, professionalism, youth work, youth worker.

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