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- Nurturing Pillars of Society: Understanding and Working with the Young Generation in Hong Kong
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: Hong Kong University Press, HKU
summary
The younger generation — those under the age of 25 — accounts for more than a quarter of Hong Kong’s population. A much-misunderstood group, these people have special characteristics and needs, and some are particularly vulnerable. Substance abuse among young people is on the rise, and juveniles make up a third of total arrests every year. Extra effort and attention is required of policy-makers, educationalists and social workers to help this group make a positive contribution to society. This book seeks to promote understanding of Hong Kong’s young generation and offers strategies for working with them and their families towards healthy and productive development. Divided into three parts — youth in general, youth-at-risk, and young offenders — the book draws on international literature and empirical studies from within Hong Kong. Its focus is on action, always stressing the practical question of how to build a new model for working effectively with them. This book will be essential reading for seasoned professionals as well as undergraduate students in criminology, social policy, and social work, and postgraduates intending to practise in these areas.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. 2-5
- Preface/Acknowledgements
- pp. ix-xiv
- Part I - Young People
- 1 - Who Are ‘Young People’?
- pp. 3-10
- 3 - Local Studies of Young People
- pp. 15-28
- Part II - Youth-at-Risk
- 6 - Who Are “Youth-at-Risk”?
- pp. 69-76
- 7 - Local Studies of “Youth-at-Risk”
- pp. 77-92
- 8 - Working with “Youth-at-Risk”
- pp. 93-98
- Part III - Young Offenders
- 10 - Youth Crime in Hong Kong
- pp. 105-122
- 11 - Handling of Youth Crime in Hong Kong
- pp. 123-136
- References
- pp. 173-196
Additional Information
ISBN
9789888053551
Related ISBN(s)
9789888028801
MARC Record
OCLC
770321113
Pages
212
Launched on MUSE
2013-05-20
Language
English
Open Access
No