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We know that good youth work requires good youth work resources. That’s why we’re continuing to build a comprehensive library of toolkits, lesson plans, publications, professional frameworks, case studies and guidance to help you improve your youth work practice. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let us know.

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Antisocial Behaviour - Whose Responsibility? Towards a More Effective Response to Antisocial Behaviour in Scotland
This report by the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour highlights key observations and recommendations to address antisocial behaviour (ASB) in Scotland through a fair and effective, whole-system response.
Cover of Game Design for Youth Work resource with image of screen and games controller.
Case Studies & Good Practice, Training/Toolkits/Session Plans
Games Design for Youth Work
We set out to explore how informal education – specifically digital youth work - can help to bridge the digital divide, enabling young people to respond positively to the growing disparities in our society. Two groups of young people took part in creating digital games.
Case Studies & Good Practice, Publications & Research
A Collaborative Approach to Tracking Achievement with a Focus on Skills in Alva Academy
Education Scotland has published findings from a successful youth work and school partnership approach to tracking achievement, underpinned by the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework.
Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Policy & Consultations, Training/Toolkits/Session Plans
Young People's Engagement: Youth Work (Scotland) Bill Consultation
Session plan ideas for youth workers and youth work volunteers supporting young people’s engagement in the consultation process.
Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Policy & Consultations
Young People's Response Template: Youth Work (Scotland) Bill Consultation
Response template for young people engaged in the consultation process.
Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Policy & Consultations
Social Media Toolkit: Youth Work (Scotland) Bill Consultation
We’ve created a social media toolkit to help you spread the word about the consultation and encourage others to take part. This toolkit includes suggested posts, and key messages to amplify your voice and engage your networks, youth workers and young people.

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research
Social and Economic Value of Youth Work in Scotland
YouthLink Scotland commissioned Hall Aitken to carry out this study to show the economic value of youth work in Scotland (Pubished in January 2016).
Annual report
YouthLink Scotland Annual Report 2023/24
Our Annual Report reflects a year of impactful advocacy and innovation, highlighting achievements in funding, training, and youth work outcomes.
Case Studies & Good Practice
Fireskills Training
Employability case study - Orkney
The Link Sector Magazine
Upstream Prevention: The Vital Role of Youth Work - Link Magazine 2024
The latest sector magazine explores youth work's role in prevention through upstream solutions.
#IWill Week 2024 Comms Pack
Find out how you can get involved and show your support for young people, social action and #IWill Week.
Youth Work Week 2024 Comms Pack and Assets
Spark your creativity with our comms pack, full of ideas of how to get involved, social media posts and information on our themed days.