Reviews

12 March 2010

Books, web sites, DVDs and other resources for professionals, reviewed by professionals.

Understanding Youth Offending: Risk Factor Research, Policy and Practice

Reviewed by Tim Bateman, senior policy development officer, Nacro youth crime section

Stephen Case and Kevin Haines Willan Publishing ISBN 9781843923411 £27.99 352 pages

Radical Youth Work

Brian Belton Russell House Publishing ISBN 9781905541577 124 pages £16.95 + £1.50 delivery

Listening to Young People in School, Youth Work and Counselling

Reviewed by Vanessa Rogers

Nick Luxmoore Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN 9781853029097 144 pages £14.99

All Aboard for Fun & Activities with the Old Station Nursery

Reviewed by Ken McArthur, owner, and Helen Homer, manager, Polly Anna's Nursery, York

Sarah Steel The Old Station Nursery ISBN 9780956253507 £12.99 170 pages

Children and Young People's Worlds: Developing Frameworks for Integrated Practice

Reviewed by Rafi Cooper, media officer, The Children's Society

Edited by Heather Montgomery and Mary Kellett. The Policy Press. ISBN 9781847423870. £19.99. 261 pages

The Bright Stuff: Playful Ways to Nurture Your Child's Extraordinary Mind

Reviewed by Sarah Steel, managing director, The Old Station Nursery

CJ Simister Pearson Education ISBN 9780273728177 £12.99 300 pages

Achieving Positive Outcomes for Children in Care

Reviewed by Janet Rich, children's services development officer, National Care Association

R J Cameron and Colin Maginn Sage Publications ISBN 9781847874498 £21.99 161 pages

Learning to Fail: How Society Lets Young People Down

Reviewed by Carl Wetton, apprentice youth worker, Rathbone

Fran Abrams Routledge ISBN 9780415483964 167 pages £18.99

Proactive Management in Social Work Practice

Reviewed by Nushra Mansuri, professional officer, British Association of Social Workers

Sharon Lambley Learning Matters ISBN 9781844452897 £21 170 pages

Motivational Interviewing: Theory, Practice and Applications with Children and Young People

Reviewed by Jon Airdrie, teacher adviser, Newport City Council

Edited by Eddie McNamara Positive Behaviour Management ISBN 9780956291806 £25.99 + £1.00 p&p 234 pages

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