Youth work complements the formal education system by aiming to support the personal development of young people through programmes of informal or social education. Uniquely, it works with young people on their terms to help them face and respond to issues in their own lives. It is an educational process – it gives young people access to learning. It works positively with many partners to enhance the range and variety of services for young people. It can act as an advocate for young people, but prefers to enable them to speak for themselves. It starts from the position that developing the
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