Making Connexions: "Joined Up" Solutions to Social and Economic Problems Affecting Youth.

Abstract

This paper offers a description and a critique of the Connexions strategy in England. Through better coordinating the provision of a suite of youth services, Connexions is designed to reduce the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training. Central to the strategy is the creation of a new breed of youth worker, known as personal advisors. These must ensure that all young people get the support needed, from counsellors and other specialist providers of services to youth, to make successful transitions into adulthood. As Connexions is an evidence-based service, its outcomes are closely monitored. The paper concludes by considering the value of introducing a Connexions type service in New Zealand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)