Youth Policy in the 1990s

The Way Forward

John C. Coleman, Chris Warren-Adamson

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15 December 2024

Social issues & processes; Age groups: adolescents; Sociology; Secondary schools; Central government policies

Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Adolescent

Despite its importance, youth policy is an often-ignored area of Government planning and legislation, and policy initiatives seem to lack any guiding theme or relevance to the needs of young people. In Youth Policy in the 1990s originally published in 1992, the editors brought together prominent experts in the key areas of youth policy at the time. They provide a critical review of the major issues which implicitly or explicitly affect the world of adolescents and examine to what extent they paint a picture of existing youth policy. The aim was to provide a baseline for a policy on youth in the 1990s.

The book recommends the introduction of a Minister for Young People and the use of youth impact statements at national and local level and seeks to provide information and argument for those seeking to plan policy for young people from a corporate or inter-agency perspective.

The contributors are all recognized experts in their fields. They tackle their topic first by examining the historical perspective, with a special concentration on the previous decade. Each has paid regard to particular themes – ethnicity, class and gender, and where possible, has brought in material from other countries and cultures. They have then put forward suggestions for future policy.

Edited by: John C. Coleman, Chris Warren-Adamson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032380117
ISBN 10: 103238011X
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The Adolescent
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 15 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Editors’ Note. List of Contributors. 1. Dear Minister… Chris Warren-Adamson 2. The Nature of Adolescence John C. Coleman 3. Secondary Education Phil Walkling and Chris Brannigan 4. Youth Employment and Training Michael H. Banks 5. Sport and Leisure: The Not-So-Hidden Curriculum? Leo Hendry 6. Youth Work and Informal Education Janet Paraskeva 7. Health Matters Sylvia Tilford 8. Mental Health Services for Adolescents Richard Williams and Ian Skeldon 9. Empowerment and Child Welfare Mike Stein and Nick Frost 10. Juvenile-justice Policy in England and Wales John Pitts 11. Leaving Home: Housing and Income – Social Policy on Leaving Home Damian Killeen 12. The Adolescent as Consumer Fiona Stewart. Name Index. Subject Index.

John C. Coleman and Chris Warren-Adamson