Issue 45: May 2005 - Youth Work Ireland

New ResourcesADOLESCENT HEALTH &RELATIONSHIPSA Study of Sexual Health Issues,Attitudes and Behaviours:The Views of Early School LeaversBy Paula Mayock and Tina ByrneReport that presents the findings from a study of thesexual behaviours, attitudes and beliefs of youngpeople who leave school early or are ‘at risk’ ofearly school leaving. Research into the sexual livesand behaviour of young people has been neglectedin an Irish context, and we are currently know relativelylittle about the ideas and expectations thatyoung people hold about the knowledge that informstheir beliefs about sexual behaviour and sexualhealth. This research set out to talk to young peopleabout their romantic and sexual relationships and togain access to their experiences and views on arange of issues related to sexual health.You Can Talk to Me (DVD)Communicating with your childBy Crisis Pregnancy Agency‘You can talk to me’ is in DVD form and has beendeveloped by the Crisis Pregnancy Agency to helpparents in communication with their children onsexual health and relationships.Promoting Positive Adolescent Sexual Health &Preventing Teenage Pregnancy:A Review of Recent Effectiveness ResearchBy Deirdre FullertonReview commissioned by the Crisis PregnancyAgency to inform their work in the area of preventionof crisis pregnancy. The review commenceswith a brief description of the current epidemiologicaldata on teenage pregnancy and adolescent sexualbehaviour in Ireland. This is followed by ananalysis of current understanding of the antecedentsfor early sexual initiation, teenage pregnancy and/orunprotected sexual intercourse. The review concludeswith recommendations for health, education,health promotion and social services, and suggestsareas for further research.MENTAL HEALTHQuality in Mental Health - Your ViewsA Report on Stakeholders Consultation onQuality in Mental Health ServicesBy Mental Health CommissionThe Mental Health Commission, established underthe Mental Health Act 2001, is an independent statutorybody. One of its statutory duties is to promote,encourage and foster high standards in the deliveryof mental health care. In order to discharge thisresponsibility, the Mental Health Commission plansto develop and implement a quality framework formental health services in Ireland. The frameworkwill be used by the commission to support continuousimprovement in the quality of mental healthservices.VOLUNTEERINGTwo Paths, One PurposeBy Voluntary Action in Ireland North & SouthBook which sets out to make a direct comparisonbetween the voluntary sector in Northern Irelandand the Republic on Ireland. It specifically aims tomap the voluntary sectors, north and south, settingthem in the border framework of the British Islesand the European Union. To set the historical contextfor the development of the two sectors, outlininghow their paths converged and diverged from1922 to 2000 and to draw overall conclusions, lessonsand issues arising. This will return to the keyquestions facing the voluntary sector in both parts ofthe island and how they can learn from each other toface common challenges.Houses of the OireachtasJoint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism,Community, Rural and Gealtacht AffairsVolunteers and Volunteering in IrelandIrish Youth Work Scene 17 Issue 45, May, 2005