7 Characteristics of Youth Work

1) Educational Practice
Youth workers engage students in diverse settings. They create trusting relationships with their students to have an open line of communication. Practicing connecting with students is a practice that benefits their educational experience.
During certain practicums throughout my time at RIC I have connected with students for an open line of communication to help me support them academically
2)Social Practice
Youth workers try to encourage students to work together in groups for their own educational benefit as well as retaining information.
In a few of my social work classes, the professor would state that group work is one of the most helpful ways to study because you are learning through other peoples experiences and perspectives.
3)Challenging Inequality and working towards Social Justice
When working with youth i is our job to encourage awareness of the world so that young people do not come up in this world in a naive manner. Therefore an anti discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice will give us time and a chance to reflect on the world and the injustices in the world.
4)Young people choosing to be involved
Young people choosing to be involved in their community shows great autonomy that they grew up with. Regardless of the setting if they want to get involved, the effort shows. I've worked at the YMCA and with their statement, they teach the youth to get involved in their own community
5)Youth Workers seek to strengthen the voice and influence of young people
It is our passion as youth workers to get the youth comfortable with expressing themselves in a safe space.
6)Welfare Practice
The welfare and safety of young people is put into practice. With expectations, the students are thought of first
7)Youth Work works with young people "holistically"
We have the power to reduce anti social behavior.