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Larson, Reed W.; Walker, Kathrin C.; Rusk, Natalie; Diaz, Lisa B. – Applied Developmental Science, 2015
This article calls for research on the expertise of youth development practitioners. We argue for studies focused on understanding youth practice from practitioners' points of view--as they experience and enact it--with the aim of contributing findings and frameworks that are helpful to their work and learning. To improve youth programs, first, it…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Adolescent Development, Expertise, Educational Practices
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Holt, Stephanie; Kirwan, Gloria – Child Care in Practice, 2012
In the absence of mandatory planning and support to assist all young people who leave care in Ireland, after-care provision is a "neglected" area of service provision and has been criticised for being inconsistent and ad hoc. The benefits of keyworker support for young people making the transition out of care is more clearly articulated…
Descriptors: Interviews, Qualitative Research, Best Practices, Foreign Countries