Reforming Young People's Priorities?

Tuesday 27 March 2012, 10.00AM to 5.30pm

Hosted by the University of York. Supported by the UK Social Policy Association.  

Guest speakers

• Bob Coles (University of York)
• Peter Dwyer (City of York Council)
• Tom Wylie (Former head of NYA)

Chaired by

• Tony Jeffs (Durham University)

Conference aims and themes

The University of York is hosting a one day conference directed at both academics and practitioners who hold a vested interest in the current issues young people face. At a time when significant cut backs and restructuring of services are starting to take hold, it is vital that a space is provided for reflection.  The conference will provide a welcomed space whereby individuals can come together and voice their feelings, concerns and ideas for moving forward in an environment that might seem uncertain and fragile. It will also provide the impetus to re-evaluate our work with young people, the policy frameworks we have worked within, and how we anticipate the future might look. 

A number of themed workshops focusing specific areas of work with young people will run throughout the day. Themes covered include:

• Teenage Pregnancy
• Young Offenders
• Youth Work
• Youth Homelessness

Workshops will be both practitioner and researcher led, allowing for the dissemination of good practice and research.

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About the day

• Workshops outlines (PDF , 352kb)
• Photos

For further information please contact Aniela Wenham, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York: aniela.wenham@york.ac.uk.

Location: University of York