Young People In Focus

MOVING UP TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
A pack to help schools produce resources for parents of children going up to secondary school
Debi Roker and Julie Shepherd, Young People in Focus 2007

PRICE REDUCTION: Previously £29.99

Young People in Focus has produced a 16 page Young People in Focus 'Guide' to support parents of children going to secondary school. (Going to Secondary School, Code: GSEC is available separately). This guide is now available as part of a pack of resources for primary schools. The booklet and CD-Rom enables schools to:

- download the guide as it is from the CD-Rom

- photocopy the guide from the copy in the appendix

- or create their own version - by 'cutting and pasting' information from the booklet, or adding in information specific to the school

Funded by The Gulbenkian Foundation.

ISBN 978 1871504 828

WORKING WITH PARENTS OF 8-11 YEAR OLDS TOOLKIT
Julie Shepherd and Debi Roker, Young People in Focus 2007

PRICE REDUCTION: Previously £58.00

This essential resource is for all those working with parents. It focuses on working with parents of 'pre-teens' i.e. those aged between 8 and 11, particularly around the move to secondary school. The Toolkit contains a wealth of information, resources and ideas. Topics covered include: What do parents of 8-11 year olds want? What are the options for working with this group? What training and support is available for workers? What resources are available to support workers, and parents? This Toolkit is invaluable for both experienced parenting workers, and those starting to work with this group of parents.

To view sample pages of this toolkit go to 'about our publications' and follow the links

ISBN 978 1871504 699

A LITTLE BIT OF RESPECT VIDEO

A Facilitator's Guide by John Coleman, Young People in Focus 2002

PRICE REDUCTION: Previously £14.50

This powerful 20 minute video features young people explaining what they what from adults around them - family, teachers, social workers, police etc. It is ideal for training a wide range of professionals.

The accompanying booklet gives facilitators suggestions on how to use the film in a group setting. It is also suitable for parenting groups.

ISBN: 978 1 871504 422

SHARING THE JOURNEY
Training resource with DVD
Saskia Neary with Camelot Foundation, Young People in Focus 2006

PRICE REDUCTION: Previously £55.00

"What is good about this pack is how it enables the process to begin from scratch without the need for external trainers and a wealth or participation knowledge." (Young People Now)

A unique practical guide for decision-makers on how to involve young people in the organisation's work. The pack features real-life DVD clips of the Camelot Foundation's participation work. The young people devise and present a major national awards programme (4Front). The pack features support material and exercises that will help any organisation concerned with young people take the first steps towards making youth participation a reality in its own work.

THE NATURE OF ADOLESCENCE:
Understanding and Working with Young Men in Custody

By Juliet Lyon, Kevin Lowe, Anita Wilson, John Coleman, Scott McLellan and Carol Davies Edited by Kevin Lowe, Young People in Focus, & HM Prison Service, 3rd edition

NEW PRICE £25.00 (Inc VAT) Previously £50.00

For people who work with young male offenders, this pack includes detailed instructions for trainers. It now has eight modules:

- Young Men in Society
- Adolescent Development
- The Adolescent and the Family
- Young Men and their Peer Groups
- Young Men, Crime and Offending Behaviour
- Staff, Course Summary and Evaluation
- Young Men and Mental Health
- Creating and Maintaining a Positive Culture

The pack also contains: OHT and Activity Sheet originals, and a 35 minute video.

"Working through a manual that is not so strict and rigid...realising it is flexible I can improvise"

SELF-HARM: YOUNG PEOPLE SPEAKING OUT
Sheffield City Council Women's Committee, Young People in Focus 2001

SET OF 4 BOOKLETS

Also available in single copies Price: £4.00 Code: YPSO