The Art of Ethics in Youth Work Handbook

Aims of the tool

To encourage youth workers to apply ethical principles in their youth work practices while equipping them with the tools and knowledge to address ethical dilemmas and challenges in working with young people.

Description of the tool

Purpose:
The handbook is built on the understanding that youth work is a value-driven practice with significant influence on young people. It provides youth workers with insights into ethical frameworks and helps them navigate the delicate balance between creating a friendly environment and maintaining professional boundaries.

Methodology:
The handbook emphasizes reflective learning, theoretical exploration, and practical application. It incorporates activities and discussions that encourage participants to critically analyze ethical concepts and apply them to real-world situations.

Learning Outcomes:

Ethical Awareness: Youth workers will understand key ethical terminology and concepts, with a focus on their application in youth work.
Critical Reflection: Participants will develop the ability to critically assess theoretical models of ethics and their relevance to youth work practices.
Problem-Solving Skills: The handbook supports youth workers in designing practical and context-sensitive solutions to ethical challenges in their work.
Boundary-Setting Competence: Youth workers will gain the skills needed to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries while fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Empowered Practice: The resource fosters confidence in youth workers to address complex issues such as radicalization, mental health, and antisocial behaviors, promoting the development of ethical standards in their work.
Key Goals:

Introduce the main terminology of ethics in youth work.
Develop critical reflection on theoretical models in youth work.
Encourage youth workers to design their own solutions when working with young people.