Youth Work

Improving the Lives of Young People and Communities

Tracie Trimmer-Platman (University of East London)

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English

Policy Press
13 November 2025

Urban communities; Age groups: adolescents; Social work

Youth and community work is a long-contested profession which has been challenged and required to adapt, in order to address social and political priorities. 'Open access' youth work

which is informal, youth-centred and open-ended

has faced most criticism in favour of target-driven approaches.

This book assesses the impact of a unique youth and community space in East London, part of the 2012 Olympic legacy, created specifically to support local young people

in

addressing the challenges and difficulties in their lives. It gives clear and practical evidence of the significant benefits of open access youth work, with guidance on replicating best practice in similar urban environments.

By: Tracie Trimmer-Platman (University of East London)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447368649
ISBN 10: 1447368649
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 13 November 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. Youth and Community Work, Urban Environments and Changing times 3. Young people, social and personal benefits and urban improvement 4. Engaging Communities and utilising difference 5. Learning from change 6. An open access model 7. Impact and Outcomes 8. Informing practice

Tracie Trimmer-Platman is Senior Lecturer at the University of East London and has been a youth and community work practitioner for over 35 years.

Reviews for Youth Work: Improving the Lives of Young People and Communities

“This book offers a compelling and insightful exploration of open access youth work and community engagement. A must-read for youth practitioners, researchers and policy makers alike.” Mark McFeeters, Ulster University