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This article is focused on analyzing training needs about youth among 15 and 26 years old, who attend the Basic Professional Training program, to continue studies and/or to access to a job post. The made study is exploratory, descriptive and inferential type carried out in the Community of Madrid. A survey has been elaborated (ah doc), which was validate for expert judges. Quantitative methods were used to analysis data: descriptive, inferential and multivariate. The discoveries have let the direct knowledge of the real situations and contexts of the youth in social difficulty, like so the educational proposals which are carried out with the finality to get an efficient training which let youth in social risk to reach an integration in the society through the support of the involved. Promoting an integral and training approach close through a strong relationship among training institutions and labor places, they would be ways to go forward in the equal opportunities in all population strata and especially in youth more vulnerable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Numerous studies show that high levels of social capital are associated with higher level of happiness around the world. However, it is not known whether this association extends to young people at social risk. It is essential for this people to be in a state of positive feelings and satisfaction in order to thrive and leave healthier. A huge deficiency is the lack of research on the subject for this group of people in Republic of North Macedonia and it is very important to make national analysis because of the cultural differences between the countries that can produce different conclusions. Also, it is not known which indicators of the broad concept of social capital are associated with happiness at youth in social risk. Social capital is a complex multidimensional concept without unified definition. One easy way to explain the social capital is through benefits that arise from social activity of one individual. Among many distinctions of social capital are distinctions of structural and cognitive social capital and distinction based on relationships such as strong, weak, vertical, horizontal, bonding, bridging or linking. In this paper, we took the distinction of structural and cognitive social capital. We examine the association between different types of individual structural social capital and individual cognitive social capital with level of happiness at youth in social risk. Therefore, the subject of this paper is to examine social capital and its different dimensions and their association to happiness of youth in social risk. Main goal of this paper is to determine which dimensions of individual social capital are positively associated with happiness among youth in social risk. Thus, paper hypothesis is: structural and cognitive dimensions of social capital are positively associated with happiness among youth in social risk. Data is gathered through conducted survey on youth in social risk from 16 to 35 years in February 2022. These youth are participants in project "Youth empowerment enabling prospects", which goal is to increase the employability and find employment for youth in social risk. The project is operating in four cities in Republic of North Macedonia: Skopje, Tetovo, Prilep and Bitola. The data comes only from project participants in the city of Skopje. Out of 140 project participants in Skopje, 75 gave valid answers to the questionnaire which was consisted of 13 questions about demographics, happiness and social capital. The individual structural social capital is measured as bonding and bridging network of people and network frequency, while individual cognitive social capital is measured by quality of social relationships through trust, receiving and giving social support, positive and negative experience with others. Happiness is measured through self-perceived happiness at the moment. We first use Ordinary Least Square regression to model happiness as a function of different proxies of individual structural and cognitive social capital, controlling for age, education and income. The results of the first regression analysis suggest no statistical significance. Because of the results in the first regression, second multiple linear regression was developed via method of eliminating independent variables which had lowest level of statistical significance. After excluding age, trust, positive and negative experience with others, number of different friends and frequency of time spent with different friends, new regression model results were obtained. The results from the second regression analysis suggests that level of education and receiving social support from friends are the only variables that have statistical significance and are positively associated with level of happiness. Receiving social support variable is positively correlated with variable frequency of bonding social capital, which means that the latter is associated with greater level of happiness. Therefore, the results from the regression analysis confirm the hypothesis that some dimensions of cognitive and structural social capital are positively associated with happiness among youth in social risk. This paper shows that in order to increase level of happiness of youth in social risk, activities should be taken to increase social support among youth in social risk as peer to peer support, increase level of education and increase frequency of time spent with friends that have similar socioeconomic characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sandbox is a non-accredited training programme in the performing arts and digital technologies for young people in four blighted neighbourhoods in Panama. In this paper, I reflect on my role in the design of this programme, how it was later implemented and whether it contributed to processes of economic development. To guide this reflection, I use a social capacities framework, where economic development is seen as a set of dynamics that enhances human flourishing (James 2018). The paper uses a wide range of data sources, including interviews with participants of the programme. My reflection concludes that programmes such as Sandbox work more effectively not when looking to create jobs and income, but when they aim to develop the capacities of participants to discover who they are within their own social context, helping them come closer to the labour market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The teaching of basic employability competence from a very early age is of preventive value in the transition of young people in residential care to adulthood. The present research relates employability competence (finding and holding down a job and gaining promotion in the labour market) with positive career outcomes and employment opportunities. In this study, conceptual methods for understanding employability are analysed and some existing international studies of employability skills are reviewed, although all of these are deemed partial approaches to the needs of children and young people in residential care. Our proposal, the IARS (Infancia y Adolescencia en Riesgo Social [Children and Young People at Social Risk]) Employability Competence Framework, developed by means of a collaborative and integrated approach with experts, provides a complete picture of how employability competences are important for preparing young people in residential care not only for active labour insertion but also in terms of their comprehensive development. A selection of a cluster of eight employability competences (self-organisation, decision-making and problem-solving, teamwork, communication, perseverance, professional project development, flexibility and responsibility) and their components are presented, as well as its educational implications within children's homes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study examines the key competencies that young people at risk of social exclusion must develop in order to be integrated in the labour market. Further, it also evaluates their level of integration after participating in the proposed program. This paper analyses the factors that contribute to youth unemployment and provides recommendations for furthering the dialogue and engaging youth in the labour market in North Macedonia. Workforce diversity is an important factor for the company's competitiveness. Numerous studies have confirmed that diversity in an organizational structure creates more innovative, creative, profitable, and flexible teams that are capable of meeting the rapid demand change of the global market economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article approaches the partnership between non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and municipal city halls and has the objective of analyzing the perception that NGO's representatives have of these institutions' identities in the partnership established between Belo Horizonte's City Hall and the NGOs in agreement. The intention was to evaluate the importance of this partnership to the mentioned institutions, as well as if the representatives of the NGOs consider them public or private institutions. The work's theoretical grounding was based on revising the Organizational Identity Theories, and on the history and characteristics of the Non-Governmental Organizations, as well as in the relationships between the State and Non-Profit Organizations, in the perspective of considering various author's opinions about the matter. In order to reach the suggested aims, qualitative research has been made, which consisted of a case study and used five Entities of Shelter for Children and Teenagers in partnership with the City Hall as units of analysis. For collecting the data, research techniques like the analysis of documents and interviews made with representatives of the NGOs were adopted. After collecting the information, the data was submitted to an analysis of its content. The reached conclusion was that the NGOs are related to religious and community movements and the identity of these organizations is accordingly to the law, whereas some of the NGOs representatives think the partnership is important and others are not sure about the public or private identity of the organization they represent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social services have undergone significant transformations in the last two decades by moving from institutionalized to community-based assistance. As society has undergone social and economic changes, the demand for services has increased and the way they are provided, with an approach and perspective on prevention or reintegration intervention. The decentralization of social services from the General Directorates of Social Assistance to the community (public social assistance services) has changed the basis of funding, concentrating it more at the local level. In the same trend, policies to promote deinstitutionalisation have led to the closure of institutions and the creation of new community-based services as an alternative to institutional assistance. These reforms have impacted the organization of social services and especially the financing of social services. The existence of unitary and clear directions of action established based on sound social policies, based on the real needs of society on vulnerable groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this research is to analyze the cognitive, affective and cultural factors involved in adolescent motherhood among girls in residential care. Using this specific country example, the study also seeks to analyze if the influence of these factors is the same for girls in residential care and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 54 girls distributed across three groups: 18 girls from two residential care homes, 18 girls from a secondary school (normative group) and 18 girls from disadvantaged families. A content qualitative analysis was used. The main results show that girls in care have a positive perception on teenage motherhood, they become sexually active before other girls not in care and they are less likely to use contraceptive methods. Also their life priorities are based on motherhood and having a partner rather than career expectations. Some implications in order to prevent teenage and unplanned pregnancies are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this review was to explore, through a systematic search of the literature, the relationship between art and well-being and the key elements involved. A relevant conclusion drawn from our findings is that participation in an artistic activity encourages personal well-being because it permits a direct and sincere connection with the individual's emotions. Such a process implies a threedimensional strengthening: social (I am in a relationship); emotional (I am well); and cognitive (positive thinking). Another conclusion is that whilst many of the studies are relatively recent, the positive relationship between art and well-being is well supported by the literature. Further research is required, however, to provide greater validity to our findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New targeted social service – social rehabilitation program for young people with behavioural problems is implemented in Riga since 2016. The program beneficiaries are young people from social risk families with multiple social problems – learning difficulties, delinquency, low communication skills, difficulties in problem and conflict resolution, addictions, social isolation, etc. The program is provided by two organizations – “The Samaritan Association of Latvia” and the “Social Services Agency”. The duration of the programs is 6 months and 8 months respectively, each Program provides services for 15 young people aged 13 to 18 years. The study analyses results of the Program implemented by the “Social Service Agency” for 15 young people. The main objective was to determine if the implementation of the Program improves the social functioning of young people having behavioural problems.

This article approaches the partnership between non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and municipal city halls and has the objective of analyzing the perception that NGO's representatives have of these institutions' identities in the partnership established between Belo Horizonte's City Hall and the NGOs in agreement. The intention was to evaluate the importance of this partnership to the mentioned institutions, as well as if the representatives of the NGOs consider them public or private institutions. The work's theoretical grounding was based on revising the Organizational Identity Theories, and on the history and characteristics of the Non-Governmental Organizations, as well as in the relationships between the State and Non-Profit Organizations, in the perspective of considering various author's opinions about the matter. In order to reach the suggested aims, a qualitative research has been made, which consisted of a case study and used five Entities of Shelter for Children and Teenagers in partnership with the City Hall as units of analysis. For collecting the data, research techniques like the analysis of documents and interviews made with representatives of the NGOs were adopted. After collecting the information, the data was submitted to an analysis of its content. The reached conclusion was that the NGOs are related to religious and community movements and the identity of these organizations is accordingly to the law, whereas some of the NGOs representatives think the partnership is important and others are not sure about the public or private identity of the organization they represent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article reflects on the understanding of post-dictatorship Chile of the group of young people who practice juggling in Parque Forestal, a public space in Santiago, Chile. Practice as a way of perceiving, knowing and understanding the world, is at the heart of my argument. Thus, practice, as our embodied being-in-the-world is my starting point. Drawing on the practice of juggling among Santiago’s young people, the article explores how the building of the juggler habitus is related not only to juggling technique but also to practical knowledge about being a juggler in Chile in current times. Drawing on interviews with jugglers and participant observation, the author approaches the process of becoming a proficient juggler as a navigation in which young people learn and acquire social and personal dispositions that shape their way of understanding contemporary Chile. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article is based on primary research conducted with children in community and custodial settings in Northern Ireland. It provides an analysis of the social, economic and political context in which children's rights are routinely breached. Presenting consultations with children in the community, the article considers the impact of negative assumptions, disrespect and exclusion from participation. It demonstrates how the rights of socially excluded and marginalized children are consistently undermined. Further, it draws on the experiences of children and the views of staff in considering the rights of children in custody. In conclusion, the article explores the contributions of critical analysis and rights-based discourses within an increasingly punitive climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]