Empowerment Model in Youth Work

Abstract

Youth work has been criticised as reactive and problem-oriented rather than Pro-active and development-oriented. In the search for the latter approach so that developmental objectives can be achieved, the Empowerment Model Youth Work, which is based on the group-work approach, is proposed. This paper introduces the objectives, the approach and working stages of this model. It is believed that this model can cultivate a sense of social concern and democracy among the young people white they...