Introduction to Transformative and Compassionate Practice in Youth Work

An inclusive youth setting means all young people feel a sense of belonging, knowing that they matter for who they are, and they are invited to engage on their own terms. To create an inclusive and responsive environment for young people from minority and marginalised identities, we must tackle incidences of hateful language and actions in our youth settings

Transformative and compassionate practice is a way of working with young people who cause harm or hate through hateful language and actions to those from (or perceived to be from) minority or marginalised identities. It is grounded in non-punitive approaches, deep listening, and understanding the needs of young people.

The objectives of this e-learning are to:

• Create awareness of the value of transformative and compassionate practice in youth work
• Deepen youth workers and youth leaders understanding of the importance of tackling hateful language and actions in youth settings
• Support youth organisations to create inclusive youth settings where needs-based and non-punitive approaches to tackling harm and hurt are adopted

By the end of this course you will:

• Have a better understanding of targeted hate using the pyramid if hate model
• Be able to use a reflective tool that enables self-awareness
• Be introduced to the basics of a needs-based approach in youth work

WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?

• This course has audio throughout
• It presents opportunities to test your understanding and interactive tools to learn to apply a needs-based approach in your youth settings.
• It will take approximately 30-45 mins to complete.
• It has downloadable resources that will support your continued engagement with the content.
• You can return to it again and again to build your knowledge and increase your confidence in taking a needs-based approach in youth settings.