Publications, briefings and downloads

New: Turning Points. Twelve workers, twelve stories...

We explore the work of 12 young leaders in local communities that have all touched other people's lives; and their lives have been touched by other young people. DVD and support materials available on-line

Featured: Coming of Age. 18 years of learning from the Rank Foundation Gap Award

The Award opens up a unique mix of opportunities for personal development and service. In this publication young people describe the journey of their personal growth that is at the heart of the Gap experience. Alongside their stories, some mentors analyse the success of the scheme and the lessons they have learned. Download a pdf copy (if you don't have a copy of the free Acrobat reader go to the Acrobat site).

Briefings

Youth work and gangs. This briefing examines the nature of gangs – and the response that youth workers can make. It is an outcome of exploration by workers and others involved in the Rank Foundation's youth work network. [February 2008]

What future for youth work? This paper examines the state of youth work, some of the issues facing workers and young people, and possible ways forward for local agencies in the voluntary sector. Originally used at the Rank Network Conference. [October 2007]

Findings

Taking a Gap Year? (2004). Zareena Abidi explores the impact of the Rank Foundation's Gap scheme.

Youth or Adult? follow-up study (2000). Over a period of six months in mid 2000 we contacted former Youth or Adult? workers. Read a summary of what we found.

On-line publications

Turning Points. Twelve workers, twelve stories... To understand where we are going we sometimes need to reflect on where we've been.  We explore the work of 12 young leaders in local communities that have all touched other people's lives; and their lives have been touched by other young people. DVD and support materials available on-line

Inside Youth Work; Insights into informal education from projects supported by the Rank Foundation and Joseph Rank Trust. This publication shows that youth work, if it is allowed to stay true, has a vibrant contribution to make to the life of local communities. You can download a copy readable via Acrobat (1.3mb).

Youth Work and the Spark of the Divine. In this publication Larry Parsons reflects on his philosophy of youth work - and the fundamental significance of the spark of the divine that he believes is in everyone. Available online.

Starting and managing projects. In this edited collection, managers and workers reflect on some key issues and aspects of project design, implementation and management. Available online.

Born and Bred. Leadership, heart and informal education. This book and CD explores some key themes for educators about leadership. On the web - listen to the full cd, plus support pages for the book andvarious activities.

publications list

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Last updated: 23 June 2008