Youth Work, 9781447368656
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Olympic legacy empowers youth: open access work transforms lives.
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Youth Work

improving the lives of young people and communities

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  • Paperback

    194 pages

  • Release Date

    4 February 2026

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Summary

Empowering Youth: A Case Study in Open Access Youth Work

Youth and community work is a dynamic profession, constantly evolving to meet social and political demands. Open access youth work, characterized by its informal, youth-centered, and open-ended approach, has often been challenged in favor of more target-driven methods.

This book examines the impact of a unique youth and community space in East London, established as part of the 2012 Olympic legacy. Designed to support …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781447368656
ISBN-10:1447368657
Author:Tracie Trimmer-Platman
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Imprint:Policy Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:194
Release Date:4 February 2026
Weight:312g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“This book offers a compelling and insightful exploration of open access youth work and community engagement. A must-read for youth practitioners, researchers and policy makers alike.” Mark McFeeters, Ulster University

About The Author

Tracie Trimmer-Platman

Tracie Trimmer-Platman is Senior Lecturer at the University of East London and has been a youth and community work practitioner for over 35 years.

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