June 2008 media release
Youth Studies Australia
Overview
Despite the shorter days and falling temperatures, the feeling in this edition of Youth Studies Australia, and in the Australian youth field in general, seems to be one of excitement and encouragement. In some form or another, each of these six papers seems to address the question: who cares? These papers cover a range of topics: civic participation, the environment, peer influence, youth work, juvenile justice and mental health.
Social inclusion and youth participation: A New Deal for Australia's young people?
by Kathy Edwards
In light of the recent election of the Rudd Labor government, and the highlighting of social inclusion as a ministerial portfolio and policy direction, Kathy Edwards examines both past and present Australian Government policies, and the UK experience under New Labour, in this investigation of the relationship between youth participation and social inclusion. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.11-17
From ambivalence to activism: Young people's environmental views and actions
by Emma Partridge
Do young people really take a particular interest in environmental issues, or are they apathetic? This paper considers what young people really think about the environment by drawing together and reviewing attitudinal polling and other research into young people's views. It seeks to challenge simplistic assumptions, and instead acknowledges the inherently complex nature of young people's attitudes to environmental problems. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.18-25
Harnessing the power of perception: Reducing alcohol-related harm among rural teenagers
by Clarissa Hughes, Roberta Julian, Matthew Richman, Ron Mason and Gillian Long
This paper outlines early findings from the Tasmanian-based Social Norms Analysis Project (SNAP). The Social Norms model is presented as a theoretically informed, evidence-based model for reducing alcohol-related harm in youthful populations by utilising the complex and often positive contributions peer groups make to adolescent health and wellbeing. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.26-35.
Youth workers and stress
by Vaughan Bowie
In this paper, Vaughan Bowie focuses on the neglected area of youth workers themselves and how they are affected by stress resulting from their choice of occupation. It provides some insights into how youth workers and their organisations can identify and minimise much of this stress. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.36-44
Concepts shaping juvenile justice
by Rob White
Rob White's paper explores ways in which community building can be integrated into the practices of juvenile justice work. He provides a model of what can be called 'restorative social justice', one that builds upon the juvenile conferencing model by attempting to fuse social justice concerns with progressive juvenile justice practices. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.45-51
yshareit: A project promoting the use of e-mental health resources among young people
by Caroline Spiranovic, Kate Briggs, Kenneth Kirkby, Caroline Mobsby and Brett Daniels
The yshareit project aims to increase awareness of and access to reputable e-mental health resources among young people. This is achieved by developing peer support networks, supported by e-mental health resources including the triage website, http://www.yshareit.com. Young people involved in the evaluation of the project described in this paper completed a range of activities aimed at enhancing communication skills and developing ideas for promoting e-mental health resources. Youth Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, pp.52-60
Youth initiatives: The 2020 Youth Summit
outh Studies Australia, v.27, n.2, p.64.
The 2020 Youth Summit was held in Canberra in April 2008, in the lead up to the Australia 2020 Summit. It was co-chaired by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, and Hugh Evans, Young Australian of the Year for 2004. http://www.australia2020.gov.au/youth/
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