Austerity, Youth Policy and the Deconstruction of the Youth Service in England

Description: In this timely book, Bernard Davies presents a vital analysis of the politics, policy and practice of youth work services in England and the impacts of the austerity agenda introduced after the 2007-08 financial crisis. Davies engages head on with the assumptive epistemes of neoliberal rationalities, illuminating with dexterity the socio-political processes that have denuded, blamed and damaged an entire generation. Austerity, Youth Policy and the Deconstruction of the Youth Service in England considers wider shaping government policies and youth programmes and initiatives to forge powerful connections regarding what this means for young people and for youth work. Unique in its depth and detail, this book offers one of the first comprehensive, evidenced and up-to-date accounts of these areas of UK policy. It is an essential and invaluable resource for youth educators, researchers, service managers, practitioners and activists, as well as scholars and students of youth studies, social policy, public policy, and history. Bernard Davies was Youth Officer (Training), Sheffield Youth Service, from 1987-1992; Visiting Research Fellow, University of Dundee, UK from 2004-06; and Visiting Professor, De Montfort University, UK, from 2006-2014. He is also a Steering Group Member of the In Defence of Youth Work campaign. 1. Mapping and Contextualising the Territory: 2007 - 2018. - Part I: THE NEW LABOUR LEGACIES.- 2. Towards a New Model of Youth Services.- 3. Practice Under Pressure: From Youth Work to 'Positive Activities'.- Part II. AUSTERITY BITES.- 4. The National Picture: From 'State Monopolies' to 'New Providers'.- 5. The Local Youth Service Experience.- Part III: WIDER YOUTH POLICY AGENDAS.- 6. Remaking 'The Broken Society'.- 7. Remoralising the Young.- 8. Parliamentary Scrutiny.- 9. Government Policy: How Positive for Youth?- PART IV: YOUTH POLICIES IN ACTION. - 10. Towards a National Service for Youth. - 11. Implementing a National Citizens Service.- 12. Youth Volunteering - The New Panacea.- 13. Plugging 'Youth Service' Gaps. - 14. Beyond the State: How 'Voluntary' Is the Voluntary Youth Sector?- PART V: TRAINING AND QUALIFYING FOR WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE.- 15: 'Modernising' Vocational Qualifications. - 16. Higher Education Routes in Transition- PART VI: BEYOND DECONSTRUCTION.- 17. Defending the Youth Service; Defending Youth Work. - 18. What Future for Youth Policies? What Future for the Youth Service?.

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