How has Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) Impacted on Youth Work with Young People?

Section 28 of the Local Government Act (1988) was a piece of legislation which was implemented by the Conservative-led Government to prevent the promotion of homosexuality as a pretend family unit. This study set out to explore whether Section 28 impacted on Youth Work with young people, whilst exploring whether this legislation impacted on the practice of youth workers and their … Continued

Is there a problem with the Youth Service in Wales?

This short paper explores a number of issues related to the Youth Service in Wales – squeeze, capacity, drift, managerialism, organisational learning, leadership, vision and ultimately organisational resilience.

Pavilion Out of Hours Report

Report of a project in the Butetown area of Cardiff. The Pavilion Out of Hours Project was launched in response to a need identified by young people and practitioners working in the youth services to provide an accessible, affordable and a good quality service for young people living in the area. The project has been … Continued

Arson Awareness Project

Short report of a project aimed to provide a significant range of opportunities to young people in the Butetown area of Cardiff by offering new opportunities and challenges, promoting a safe and fear-free environment with a particular emphasis on Arson Crime and improving the quality of life in the community. The scheme aimed to improve … Continued

Shared Purpose – Shared Delivery: Guidance on integrating Partnerships and Plans

Guidance on integrating Partnerships and Plans. The Welsh Government considers that a single integrated plan should be used to meet the statutory duties in relation to the development of plans and strategies required under the following legislation: Local Government (Wales) Measure 2009 (Part 2: Ss 37-46) – Community strategies; Children Act 2004 (Part 3: S26) – Children and … Continued