Youth and Community Empowerment in Europe: International Perspectives by Peter E

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Youth and Community Empowerment in Europe by Peter Evans, Angelika KrÜger This book provides the theoretical context for the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme programme. It gives a full account of the process and outcomes of its unique development and reflects on the lessons learnt for future policy. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The current economic crisis with its gloomy implications for lost generations leaves many disadvantaged young people with ever-diminishing opportunities. The Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme (YEPP) is a fully evaluated on-going international programme focused on disadvantaged areas in eight European countries. It aims to empower young people and the communities in which they live by making them central to new decisionmaking processes involving partnerships between public, private and independent sectors.This book provides the theoretical context for the programme, gives a full account of the process and outcomes of over 10 years of joint effort in its unique development and research process and reflects on the lessons learnt for future policy. It will appeal to practitioners, researchers, policy-makers and decision-makers in foundations. Author Biography Peter Evans is a consultant in special education. Formerly, he was a senior analyst at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Developments Centre for Educational Research and Innovation where he initiated the project Promoting Partnerships for Inclusion in support of the initiation, development and evaluation of YEPP.Angelika Krger is Vice President of the International Academy for Innovative Pedagogy, Psychology and Economy at the Free University of Berlin and Director of the Institute for Community Education. She was the Director of YEPP from its inception in 2001 till its conclusion in 2012. She is now the Chair of the Board of the YEPP International Resource Centre and consultant to the YEPP IRC Team. Table of Contents Introduction: the theoretical context of the YEPP approach; YEPP I: implementation; YEPP I: key changes in YEPP Local Programme Sites; YEPP I: meeting the goals; YEPP II: learning from YEPP I; YEPP II: portraits and overall programme outcomes; YEPP I and II: conclusions and policy implications. Review "An exceptional example of both the power of the community and importance of donor harmonization in addressing pressing social issues. A must read for advocates, policy planners and program developers." --Dr. Phyllis Magrab, Professor of Pediatrics and UNESCO Chair, Georgetown University. "This well-written record of a highly innovative programme in Europe will be of lasting value to community and youth development policymakers, practitioners and researchers. YEPP is a ground-breaking model for social inclusion and participation." --Paul Henderson, community development consultant and trustee of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. Long Description Spanning eight European countries, the Youth Empowerment Partnership Programme (YEPP) aims to enable young people in disadvantaged communities by involving them in new decision-making processes that span the public, private, and independent sectors. "Youth Community and Empowerment in Europe" explains the theory behind this unique collaborative program funded by a consortium of European and American foundations. Tracing the programs development and outcomes across its ten years of existence, the authors extract lessons that can improve future policy and evaluation strategies. Review Quote "This well-written record of a highly innovative programme in Europe will be of lasting value to community and youth development policy-makers, practitioners and researchers. YEPP is a ground-breaking model for social inclusion and participation." "Paul Henderson, community development consultant and trustee of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust" - See more at: asp?K=9781447305910&sf1=keyword&st1=youth+and+community+empowerment+in+europe&m=1&dc=2#sthash.xMfgXZQo.dpuf "This well-written record of a highly innovative programme in Europe will be of lasting value to community and youth development policy-makers, practitioners and researchers. YEPP is a ground-breaking model for social inclusion and participation." --Paul Henderson, community development consultant and trustee of the Joseph Rownt Details ISBN1447305914 Author Angelika KrÜger Pages 176 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1447305914 ISBN-13 9781447305910 Format Hardcover Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2012-09-05 Media Book Short Title YOUTH & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT Language English DEWEY 362.71094 Publisher Policy Press Subtitle International Perspectives Illustrations No UK Release Date 2012-09-05 NZ Release Date 2012-09-05 Alternative 9781447307754 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly AU Release Date 2012-09-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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