Effective Work in Youth Care
This learning material is suitable for professionals and students in youth care, pedagogy, social work (youth profile) and applied psychology. The material is intended for work and self-study, Dutch language level C1/C2.
Content and Structure
The book addresses the careful and explicit application of knowledge to make well-considered decisions together with parents and young people about appropriate help. It combines scientific evidence, professional knowledge and the experiential knowledge of the family.
Tools are provided to select effective interventions, including through case studies and practical examples. The theory is alternated with assignments, reflections and evaluation methods aimed at improving the quality of care.
Connections and Professional Principles
The modules refer to relevant guidelines, the competency profile of social work and youth and family professionals, and the code of conduct. In addition, actively acquiring knowledge is an important element within the profession.
Online Support
The associated online platform contains videos, questions, assignments and tests that promote the processing and application of knowledge. Via a progress overview, results can be tracked.
About the Authors
Leonieke Boendermaker is Lector Youth Care at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and Special Professor of Implementation Issues in Youth Care at the University of Amsterdam. Chris Kuiper is Lector Transformation in Youth Care at Leiden University of Applied Sciences and Special Professor of Intergenerational Transmission at the University of Amsterdam.
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