Associate Professor
Institute of Education
01752 636700 Ext:4306
jord@marjon.ac.uk
Jon has worked for 20 years as a youth work practitioner in a variety of settings and brings that knowledge and commitment to youth work to his teaching and research. He is particularly interested in the relationship between theory and practice of youth work, the impact of policy on practice; as well as the management of youth & community work and outdoor education. Jon is leading a major research project into the value and impact of youth work on the lives of young people in Europe.
Jon featured on the Future Labs Podcast to discuss the latest issues surrounding youth work in the UK.
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Professional Association of Youth & Community Work Lecturers (PALYCW)