Stepping Forward - (Intermediate Technology Publications Participation) by Victoria Johnson & Edda Ivan-Smith & Gill Gordon (Paperback)

About the Book

Presents the key issues and challenges involved in facilitating children and young people's participation. Essential reading for professionals, agencies and institutions working with and for children, and in development, as well as professionals involved in participatory approaches.

Book Synopsis

Stepping Forward presents the key issues and challenges involved in facilitating children and young people's participation. The contributors to this book come from a range of backgrounds including NGOs in development, children's agencies, academic institutions and governments, bringing a multi-disciplinary approach to children's participation. The main issues discussed and analysed include: the ethical dilemmas that face professionals in addressing children's participation; the process and methods used in participatory research and planning with children; the inter-relationship between culture and children's participation; considerations for institutions, and the key qualities of a participation programme for children and young people's participation. Essential reading for professionals, agencies and institutions working with and for children, and in development, as well as professionals involved in participatory approaches. This title is part of the Participation in Development series.

Review Quotes

"There are three distinct levels of resources here, but all emphasize the empowerment of youth and the importance of their perspective. [The] book speaks directly to young people who want to take action; the American Planning Association has provided a tool to involve children in the process typically reserved for adults; and Stepping Forward gives readers the "big picture" with an international scope. Each approach is valuable, considering the wide range of cultures, abilities, interests and ages among youth."--Counterpoise