Youth Work: Improving the Lives of Young People and Communities
Author:   Tracie Trimmer-Platman (University of East London)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781447368649


Pages:   194
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Format:   Hardback
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Youth Work: Improving the Lives of Young People and Communities


Overview

Youth and community work is a long-contested profession which has been challenged and required to adapt, in order to address social and political priorities. 'Open access' youth work which is informal, youth-centred and open-ended has faced most criticism in favour of target-driven approaches. This book assesses the impact of a unique youth and community space in East London, part of the 2012 Olympic legacy, created specifically to support local young people in addressing the challenges and difficulties in their lives. It gives clear and practical evidence of the significant benefits of open access youth work, with guidance on replicating best practice in similar urban environments.

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Author:   Tracie Trimmer-Platman (University of East London)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447368649


ISBN 10:   1447368649
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   13 November 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Youth and Community Work, Urban Environments and Changing times 3. Young people, social and personal benefits and urban improvement 4. Engaging Communities and utilising difference 5. Learning from change 6. An open access model 7. Impact and Outcomes 8. Informing practice

Reviews

“This book offers a compelling and insightful exploration of open access youth work and community engagement. A must-read for youth practitioners, researchers and policy makers alike.” Mark McFeeters, Ulster University


Author Information

Tracie Trimmer-Platman is Senior Lecturer at the University of East London and has been a youth and community work practitioner for over 35 years.

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