AASW Recording | Social Work Skills in Youth Justice: An evidence based approach

This webinar draws on research undertaken with Youth Justice across three Australian jurisdictions developing the skills of caseworkers through training and supervision. This research found that when workers used effective practice skills, there were better outcomes for young people specifically regarding reductions in recidivism and completion of their orders.

This was presented by the AASW North Queensland Branch Careers and Practice Webinars in April 2022.

Presenter

Dr Phillipa Evans is a social worker and lecturer in the School of Social Sciences UNSW. Dr Evans has over 20 years’ experience as a social worker in clinical, policy and academic roles across a variety of contexts including youth justice, child protection and mental health.

Dr Evans’s research interests include examining the interpersonal and behaviour management skills of youth justice staff and supporting the acquisition of these skills through specialist training, coaching and supervision.