The manual is a course of lectures covering the strategy of working with young people in general and most prominently - the technology of working with children and young people belonging to the so-called risk group. The manual, in addition to theoretical materials, provides practical - primary prevention programs developed by public organizations working on the principle of equal - equal .. Intended for future Masters studying in Direction 39. 04. 03 (040700.) 68) Organization of work with youth, as well as for specialists in social work, youth policy, working with children and youth in state and public organizations .