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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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Policy & Consultations
Youth Work & Poverty Policy Brief
In-depth policy paper on the link between youth work, poverty and human rights. This brief outlines why youth work must be a key partner in the Scottish Government's plans to tackle poverty in Scotland.
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Publications & Research
Climate change policies in the youth work sector
Dissertation by Sophie Hoult, a Masters student at University of Edinburgh, exploring current climate change policies in the youth work sector in Scotland in 2021
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Publications & Research
Mental health and the role of the youth work sector
Dissertation by Emily Carson, an International Development Masters student exploring mental health and the role of the youth work sector

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Publications & Research
Youth Work Role in Political Literacy
Dissertation by Masters student Anamarija Velinovska, examining the role of youth work in advancing the political literacy of young people in Scotland
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Publications & Research
Youth work role in crime prevention
Dissertation by Karen Alejandra Garza Figueroa, an MSc International Development student, exploring youth work’s role in crime crime prevention.

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Publications & Research
Research Ethics Policy
A policy developed by YouthLink Scotland that clearly outlines our expectations when conducting, commissioning and partnering with other organisations in research and evaluation.

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Publications & Research
The Impact of Community-Based Youth Work in Scotland
In 2018 the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group conducted a national study to examine the impact of community-based universal youth work.

Publications & Research
The Impact of Community-Based Youth Work in Dumfries & Galloway
This research was delivered in partnership with YouthLink Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Northern Star and University of Edinburgh.

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Publications & Research
The Impact of Community-Based Youth Work in Edinburgh
This study was delivered in partnership with YouthLink Scotland, LAYC (Lothian Association of Youth Clubs), Northern Star and University of Edinburgh
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Publications & Research
The Impact of LGBT Youth Scotland’s Digital Youth Work on Young People
This research conducted by YouthLink Scotland, Northern Star and University of Edinburgh examined the impact of LGBT Youth Scotland’s digital youth work on young people in 2020
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Publications & Research
Youth Work and Me 2023
A report outlining young people’s experiences of youth work in Scotland.

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Case Studies & Good Practice, Publications & Research
Medway Youth Services: Digital Youth Work
Medway Youth Service’s Online Youth Club aims to engage with young people by providing different digital spaces where they can chat and take part in activities. Youth workers are able to see what content participants are viewing or creating, and discuss cyber resilience issues with them as they arise.