Models, Practice and Policy Seminars

YouthAction Northern Ireland, the University of Ulster, Community Youth Work Department and The Curriculum Development Unit have hosted a series of thematic seminars.

 

The purpose of these seminars is to contribute to the understanding of Youth Work, develop training and enhance methodologies. An action learning approach, provided opportunities for youth and community workers and teachers to share ideas and methods of practice.

 

 

‘Healthy Relationships – A violence prevention curriculum’ was presented by Peter Davidson, Men for Change, Nova Scotia. This model of practice focuses on collaborative approaches between formal education and youth work, in working with young men around aggression, media influences and developing healthy relationships.

 

This seminar provided an opportunity for a range of practitioners to explore issues affecting young men and their education, such as under achievement, essential life skills, how young men lead, gender expectations and preparing young men for employment.