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A Guide to Youth Mentoring: Providing Effective Social Support by Pat Dolan (Eng
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- ISBN-13
- 9781849051484
- Book Title
- A Guide to Youth Mentoring
- ISBN
- 9781849051484
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
ISBN-10
1849051488
ISBN-13
9781849051484
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109084560
Product Key Features
Educational Level
High School, Elementary School
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Guide to Youth Mentoring : Providing Effective Social Support
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Social Work, Sociology / General, Interpersonal Relations
Type
Study Guide
Subject Area
Social Science, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
7.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Elementary/High School
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
(...) a thoughtfully produced text and an excellent guide for a range of professionals who come into contact with troubled young people., Over the last decade a solid body of evidence has emerged, showing which types of mentoring lead to the most significant outcomes for young people. This book is a timely summary of current understanding, and a well-structured and meticulously referenced tour of best practice... Whether you are a policymaker deciding whether to fund mentoring or a practitioner starting or improving a programme, A Guide to Youth Mentoring will help you to understand what works and why., Many of us know from experience that a lasting relationship with a trusted and trustworthy adult can make all the difference in a young person's life. This book helpfully reviews the research evidence in order to offer practical advice on establishing effective mentoring schemes. It does not oversell or pretend that mentoring fits all and it does not forget that the mentors need proper support themselves. A good read for both established mentoring schemes and those just starting out., 'Many of us know from experience that a lasting relationship with a trusted and trustworthy adult can make all the difference in a young person's life. This book helpfully reviews the research evidence in order to offer practical advice on establishing effective mentoring schemes. It does not oversell or pretend that mentoring fits all and it does not forget that the mentors need proper support themselves. A good read for both established mentoring schemes and those just starting out.a'a--Dr Liz Hoggarth, formerly senior research fellow, Youth Affairs Unit, De Montfort University
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
362.7486
Table Of Content
Introduction Capitalism/Modernity/PostmodernityPART ONE: CAPITALISM AND LEISURECapitalism ProductionCapitalism ReproductionPART TWO: MODERNITY AND LEISUREModernity 1 The Roots of OrderMechanisms of RegulationModernity 2 The Disorder of ThingsThe Phenomenology of LeisurePART THREE: POSTMODERNISM AND LEISUREPostmodernity and PostmodernismPostmodern LeisureConclusion Homo Faber/Homo Ludens
Synopsis
Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through adolescence and into adulthood.This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoringprogrammes, illustrating how, if managed well, they canincrease the social support available to young people. It outlines the objectives and benefits of mentoring, how it works, and how to mentor successfully. Youth mentoring in community and school settings is covered, as well as mentoring for vulnerable youth. The book illustrates different mentoring models and provides practical strategies for assessing, setting up, and monitoring the mentoring relationship and its outcomes for the young person. The challenges and difficulties associated with mentoring programmes and strategies to overcome them are also addressed.This will be an essential guide for anyone working with youngpeople, including youth workers, social workers, residential care staff, foster carers, community development workers, teachers and community police., Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through adolescence and into adulthood. This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoring programmes, illustrating how, if managed well, they can increase the social support available to young people. It outlines the objectives and benefits of mentoring, how it works, and how to mentor successfully. Youth mentoring in community and school settings is covered, as well as mentoring for vulnerable youth. The book illustrates different mentoring models and provides practical strategies for assessing, setting up, and monitoring the mentoring relationship and its outcomes for the young person. The challenges and difficulties associated with mentoring programmes and strategies to overcome them are also addressed. This will be an essential guide for anyone working with young people, including youth workers, social workers, residential care staff, foster carers, community development workers, teachers and community police., Youth mentoring can be an effective way of supporting troubled youth, helping them sustain positive mental health, cope with stress, and lead successful lives through adolescence and into adulthood.This book is a comprehensive guide to youth mentoringprogrammes, illustrating how, if managed well, they canincrease the social support available to ......
LC Classification Number
HV1441
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- y***0 (349)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+++++++seller they gave me a great price and shipped it out immediately and communicated friendly. Shipping was fast and when it arrived it was packaged thoughtfully. The book is brand new and exactly as described. I have come to exect high quality books from them as they are always brand new. I definitely recommend this seller to anyone who wants beautiful books at a great price. Thank you for a great transaction.
- l***r (1002)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA Plus Seller: Transaction Good. Tested Good. Packaged Good. Better than described. Shipping reasonable time. Value contents of book: A Plus. True Life story. From one Autistic person to an other. Right on the money. Jesus Does Talk to People today. Are you listening with a Facilitator and the Spirit guiding, leading, asking Questions? I would not have believed it, until I read it. I have seen it in action. Life Change! Extremely Valuable.What's Wrong With Me?: A Journey of Emotional Healing in a Broken World by Royce (#387327170799)