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Detached Conference 2010 Planning

Hi Everyone,

Information will soon be published about the Federation for Detached Youth Workers Conference and AGM 2010 but as a heads up I am currently searching for speakers and workshop facilitators.

If you are aware of anyone interesting, stimulating or controversial who speaks about detached youth work or youth work issues or anything that might be provocative for delagates please get in touch with me.
If you are interested (or know someone who is) in facilitati… Continue

Added by Emily Collinsbeare on February 19, 2010 at 6:27am — No Comments

Hi All, Am looking for training for staff on work with young men/boys work. Any suggestions? contact: keith.gabbidonthompson@knowsley.gov.uk

Hi All, Am looking for training for staff on work with young men/boys work. Any suggestions? Contact, keith.gabbidonthompson@knowsley.gov.uk Continue

Added by Keith Gabbidon-Thompson on January 20, 2010 at 8:04am — 4 Comments

Digital Outreach

For those of you interested in detached youth work and virtual learning environments (VLEs): http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/dec/09/interview-microsoft-researcher-danah-boyd Continue

Added by Graeme Tiffany on December 11, 2009 at 7:06am — No Comments

Pro-social interventions

Great to see everyone at the conference. Like Sacha, who points out the Fed is an organisation 'of and for' detached youth workers, I think we have something really special, with a growing energy and power. In relation to my presentation, should anyone still be a little confused about my theory (and practice) of 'pro-social interventions' take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=… Continue

Added by Graeme Tiffany on November 20, 2009 at 1:25am — 2 Comments

News articles featuring detached youth work

This blog will be used to post news articles that feature detached youth work. Please use the forums to discuss. Continue

Added by Roy Smith on November 19, 2009 at 2:08am — 37 Comments

An Inspirational Experience

…just back from a weekend at the National Detached Youth Work conference - the annual event organised by and for detached youth work practitioners, educationalists and critical thinkers. I’m feeling inspired with a renewed sense of enthusiasm and motivation to learn more and take action - what a gift! There's a joy that comes from meeting with fellow professionals you feel have a similar experience, struggles and passions, feel an intrinsic connection and empathy with, engage in dialogue to exa… Continue

Added by sacha kaufman on November 17, 2009 at 11:18am — 1 Comment

Sense walk ideas

Hi All If you were interested in the sense walk idea that the Cadence works - 'Hoodie, goodie, buddy' presentation discussed, then you might be interested in this: http://theregenerate.blogspot.com/2009/08/shadows-of-eros.html I think it would be an interesting project to do with young people or as teams. It would be great collect any of the walks on this site. If enough people from around the country… Continue

Added by Roy Smith on November 16, 2009 at 5:03pm — No Comments

TAKE TWO KIDS

PART ONE Darryl the Dastardly In many ways, we could not have been more fortunate - though it did not seem like that at the time. We had taken a huge step, and trained as professional foster carers for children over the age of 12 years, who had such a difficult personal history that no home could be found for them. The first boy we experienced was Darryl. We had opted for boys because we were told they were easier – so, thank goodness we did not choose girls. It was not a stroll in the park, an… Continue

Added by Linda Jane McLean on November 6, 2009 at 10:12am — No Comments

Flavasum project

Theatre is a highly effective way of reaching and engaging marginalised young people. It can stimulate dialogue and discussion which can help them, and those working with them, develop positive strategies and actions. For the Flavasum Trust this, in particular, means moving them away from carrying knives and using weapons to solve disputes. The Flavasum Collection invitation.… Continue

Added by Roy Smith on October 27, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

London Detached Forum - 2nd December 09

16th September saw the first meeting of the reformed London Detached Forum. The meeting was held at Camden Detached Project, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD (close to Euston, Kings Cross or Mornington Crescent Stations) In an interesting meeting we looked at a variety of subjects including the demands placed upon detached work, the challenge of reaching targets, and the integration of youth services. What became clear is that Detached work is viewed very differently across the Borough’s, but tha… Continue

Added by Roy Smith on October 27, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

FDYW Conference 09

leaflet current 26thaug.docHi All Here is more of the latest conference publicity and booking forms Roy Continue

Added by Roy Smith on September 4, 2009 at 8:54am — No Comments

Working with young migrants?

Anybody out there keen to become involved in an action research project on the integration processes of young immigrants? You will need to be working with young migrants and amenable to participating in a series of seminars with workers from other European countries over the next couple of years. There is a need to get a group of about 20 workers from the UK together in order that we can participate. Funding available. Please contact me, c/o the Fed. and I'll send you the info. Graeme Continue

Added by Graeme Tiffany on July 17, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Detached Youth Work ref. on R4 - only 7 days to Listen Again

Listen to this link to hear our ally Richard Pring extol the virtues of detached youth work. Its available on Listen Again, but only until the 9th of July: http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8129000/8129976.stm If that doesn't work, the manual route is to find Radio 4's Today Programme Listen Again facility. Go to Thursday (2nd July) and you'll find Professor Pring's contribution at 0749 hours. Hope you find it. Continue

Added by Graeme Tiffany on July 2, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Invitation

Jason Wood and Jean Hine will be launching their new book “Work with Young People” at an event taking place on Thursday 4 June 2009, 5.30pm-7.30pm in Trinity Chapel, De Montfort University. Jason, Jean and two other authors be speaking at the event: Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be served and copies of the book will be available for purchase. Come and visit us at the book launch on 4th June. Call (0116) 257 7772 to book your place or email hls@dmu.ac.uk Continue

Added by Jason Wood on May 16, 2009 at 4:19am — No Comments

In defence of youth work South East region workshop.

There will be a workshop at Goldsmiths on Tuesday 19th may 12noon to 3pm in room 306 of RH building (main building) Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham Way, New Cross, london SE14 6NW For more info and booking please e mail sue robertson s.e.robertson@chi.ac.uk Continue

Added by sue robertson on April 9, 2009 at 4:02am — No Comments

In Defence of Youth Work

In the last few weeks we've been circulating an Open Letter in defence of an 'emancipatory and democratic youth work'. which, I believe, chimes with the outlook of the Federation. To read the Open Letter and keep abreast of developments e.g. regional meetings are being organised, please visit the newly created Blog at http;//indefenceofyouthwork.wordpress.com If you're in tune with the tone of the Letter, please let us know and circulate it as widely as possible. Together it's time to call the… Continue

Added by Tony Taylor on March 22, 2009 at 2:11pm — No Comments

New book: Work with Young People published

Hi Folks, Just a short note to say that our book Work with Young People: Theory and Policy for Practice has been published by Sage. The book considers how theory, policy and practice intersect and influence one another in today's challenging and rapidly changing social, economic and political contexts. It covers key themes and developments, including: - how we understand the lives of young people - the principles that underpin work with young people - the policy and practice in a wide ra… Continue

Added by Jason Wood on March 21, 2009 at 3:18am — No Comments

More dates

Hi All Here are some more conference dates for you to look into: 8-12 June, International meeting Quebec, Canada http://www.travail-de-rue.net/ http://www.trabajo-de-calle.net/en/meetings/agenda/international-quebec-meeting.html 17-19 June, Graz, Austria http://www.volldaneben-mittendrin.at/en/… Continue

Added by Roy Smith on March 12, 2009 at 4:43pm — No Comments

International meeting in Québec

A - programme.pdf A - premiere annonce.pdf… Continue

Added by Roy Smith on February 25, 2009 at 6:20am — No Comments

Notes from a conference - How to protect your community from gangs and knife crime

Went to a conference on gangs and knife crime last Friday - here are my notes + a link further information Roy How to protect your community from knife and gang crime.doc Continue

Added by Roy Smith on January 26, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments