THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO THE CONCEPT «EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL WORK» IN HERITAGE OF MARY ELEN RICHMOND

Theoretical Approaches ◽

The Social

This article analyzes the existing approaches to understanding the concept of «effectiveness of social work»; examines the relationship between the concepts of «effect», «effectiveness», «efficiency»; showing some generalizations existing classification criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of social work and social policy implementation, which in turn allowed the study of the theory and practice of social work in the work of Mary Ellen Richmond and accordingly determine the list of performance indicators. In the study two groups of indicators of effectiveness have been allocated. The first group of indicators is personal characteristics of the client and social worker: motivation and interest during work; personal qualities; the presence or absence of certain competencies. The second group is external indicators: level of legislative security; a network of subjects for the implementation of social work; the level of cooperation between state and non-governmental organizations; taking into account requirements in assessing the effectiveness of working with different groups of clients; form of assistance provided to clients; control over the implementation of the action plan of the social worker together with the client; climatic features of the region; the industrial conditions of the region; political changes; social reforms. Every social worker or volunteer in the social sphere will be able to work more qualitatively when understanding the performance of their work. Therefore, this article may be recommended to them before reading.

Social Work with Military Servants – Participants of Anti-Terroristic Operation Released for Reserve

Bulletin of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University ◽

10.12958/2227-2844-2021-6(344)-1-64-77 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (6 (344)) ◽

pp. 64-77

Author(s):

Svitlana Arkhypova ◽

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Olesia Bik ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Services ◽

Research Problem ◽

Practical Experience ◽

Public Organizations ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Educational Services ◽

Non Governmental Organizations

In today's conditions, the issue of providing social (including educational) services to demobilized ATO soldiers is extremely important.The study of the issue in socio-pedagogical theory and practice led to the choice of the purpose, which is to analyse modern approaches and theoretical and methodological foundations of the organization of social work with servicemen-participants of the anti-terrorist operation.To solve this purpose, a set of methods was used: study and analysis of scientific and special literature and practical experience on the research problem; pedagogical observation, conversation.The understanding of social work with servicemen-participants of anti-terrorist operation as an integral complex of social services is presented, in particular: informing, counseling, mediation, rendering of various educational services, socio-psychological rehabilitation.The general approaches to social work with servicemen of participants of anti-terrorist operation are opened. It was found that social work is associated with adaptation, socialization, psychological, legal, social assistance and other social services, which was demonstrated by the example of specific projects.The study does not cover all the issues of social work with servicemen participating in the anti-terrorist operation. Topical issues include moral-ethical and pedagogical aspects of social work with members of the ATO and their families. It is promising to study the areas of socio-pedagogical work with servicemen-participants of the anti-terrorist operation, which can be carried out by educational institutions, non-governmental organizations and public organizations.

Research on the Application of Project Evaluation Method in NGO Financing

Scientific and Social Research ◽

10.36922/ssr.v3i3.1139 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 13-18

Author(s):

Taipeng Wang

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Evaluation Method ◽

Project Evaluation ◽

Application Research ◽

Operation Mechanism ◽

Social Responsibilities ◽

Disadvantaged Groups ◽

The Social

Non-governmental organizations (NGO) are a “third social sector” different from governments and enterprises. They not only bear huge social responsibilities, but also play an increasingly important role in various fields such as charity and environmental protection. Social work as a professional subject to improve the overall social environment and promote a more harmonious and stable society coincides with the goals of some NGOs. Therefore, a large number of NGOs guided by the social work profession have been established. Most of the goals of these organizations are Facing certain disadvantaged groups in society, with the purpose of helping and solving the problems faced by the disadvantaged groups. This paper takes the application research of project evaluation methods in NGO financing as an example to examine the NGO fund acquisition and operation mechanism under project evaluation.

Forests and UNCED ′92: A Foundation for the Future

The Forestry Chronicle ◽

10.5558/tfc69539-5 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 69 (5) ◽

pp. 539-544 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Brent E. Johnston

Keyword(s):

Biological Diversity ◽

Action Plan ◽

Forest Products ◽

Active Role ◽

Shared Vision ◽

Agenda 21 ◽

The Social ◽

Sustainable Forests

The conservation and protection of the world's forests has become a critical international environmental issue in recent years as the demand for forest products has increased significantly, and population growth and the rate of deforestation have reached perilous levels. These realities are challenging our stewardship of the resource.Strictly regarded in economic use terms for centuries, forests are increasingly being recognized for the social, cultural, spiritual and recreational values and benefits they furnish to humankind. At the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED ′92), convened in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, significant global progress was achieved in altering the outdated approach to forest management reflected in the concept and practice of "sustainable yield", substituting it with the futuristic vision inherent in "sustainable forest development" (based on the paradigm envisioned in the report of the Brundt-land Commission, 1987).Canada has played an active role in advancing this change with respect to forests in the discussions leading up to and including the Conference. The key priorities expressed in Canada's National Forest Strategy, the domestic action plan which is underpinned by the shared vision of Canadian industry, labour, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments on sustainable forests, were advanced as our negotiating pillars in Rio. The outputs which emerged from the "Earth Summit" proceedings in the Conventions on Climate Change and Biological Diversity, Agenda 21, and particularly, the Guiding Principles on Forests, are all intimately linked with this Canadian position and constitute the groundwork for future dialogue and action on sustaining the planet's forests.

The features of social work of charitable funds with eldery

SOCIOПРОСТІР ◽

10.26565/2218-2470-2020-9-05 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Services ◽

Social Protection ◽

The Elderly ◽

Social Needs ◽

Scientific Analysis ◽

The Social ◽

Charitable Foundations

The article is devoted to the problem of social work with the elderly, which requires the study and determination of the features of such work for various modern social services. The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the growing number of clients of social services among the elderly. Previous studies of the social needs of this category of the population predict worsening a number of problems due to the shortcomings of state social security. The solution to the problem, according to the authors of the article, is related to the activities of non-governmental organizations that can provide social services to the elderly. In particular, the article describes the experience of a charitable foundation that operates according to an atypical scheme of aid organization. Not through the provision of funds, but primarily through the implementation of their own projects with the support of other social services of various forms. The article discusses how the needs and characteristics of the elderly can be taken into account in practical social work with clients. The authors rely on the materials of their own research, which was conducted by case study from April to October 2019 on the experience of the Kharkiv Charitable Foundation «Social service of assistance». The article states that the main directions of social protection of the elderly in modern conditions should be not only to improve their difficult financial situation, provide a sufficient level of medical care but also to improve the psychological and emotional state of people. The results obtained by researchers can contribute to the dissemination of successful experience of social work with the elderly; scientific analysis of problematic issues and obstacles in the activities of the charity fund with the elderly; optimization of further work of funds and other social services in this direction. In addition, according to the authors, the hypothesis of indifferent attitude of society to the problems of the elderly needs to be studied scientifically, because this factor significantly hinders the implementation of social assistance to this group of clients by various social services, including charitable foundations.

Safeguarding health equality for the disadvantaged during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned for the social work profession

Qualitative Social Work ◽

10.1177/1473325020973337 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 147332502097333

Author(s):

Chi-Kin Kwan ◽

Henry Wai-Hang Ling ◽

Johnson Chun-Sing Cheung ◽

Ernest Wing-Tak Chui

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Workers ◽

Large Scale ◽

Social Inequalities ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Community Needs ◽

The Social ◽

Health Equality

An evaluation of the role played by the social work profession during the outbreak of COVID-19 is necessary. Although social workers have made efforts to address people’s needs during the pandemic, it is worth examining the role they have played in safeguarding health equality. Focusing on the case of Hong Kong, we found that the profession was generally ill-prepared for the outbreak, and in particular, for confronting the attendant social inequalities. We identified three possible reasons for these findings: 1) non-governmental organizations were caught off-guard by the outbreak, 2) there was no clearly articulated intervention agenda to inform practitioners of the roles they should play in such a large-scale crisis, and 3) having become more formalized and standardized, social work services may have become less flexible in responding to emerging community needs. We conclude this article by suggesting three directions that could allow the profession to better pursue its mission during large-scale crises.

Non-governmental organizations as key partners in mental health in Europe

Die Psychiatrie ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1670733 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (01) ◽

pp. 27-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. E. Baumann

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Policy ◽

Policy Development ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Action Plan ◽

Mental Health Policy ◽

Health Action ◽

Health Action Plan

SummaryThe shift towards a rights-based approach to health which has taken place over the past decade has strengthened the role of civil society and their organizations in raising and claiming the entitlements of different social groups. It has become obvious that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are central to any successful multi-stakeholder partnership, and they have become more recognized as key actors in health policy and programme development and implementation. There is a broad spectrum of NGOs active in the area of mental health in Europe which aim to empower people with mental health problems and their families, give them a voice in health policy development and implementation and in service design and delivery, to raise awareness and fight stigma and discrimination, and foster implementation of obligations set by internationally agreed mental health policy documents. With the endorsement of the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (20) and the European Mental Health Action Plan (19) stakeholders agree to strengthen capacity of service user and family advocacy groups and to secure their participation as partners in activities for mental health promotion, disorder prevention and improving mental health services.

Social protection for orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe: The case for cash transfers

International Social Work ◽

10.1177/0020872809355385 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 53 (2) ◽

pp. 261-275 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mildred T. Mushunje ◽

Muriel Mafico

Keyword(s):

Social Protection ◽

Psychosocial Support ◽

Cash Transfers ◽

Vulnerable Children ◽

Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽

The Social ◽

Attractive Option

The unprecedented number of orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe has created an urgent need to create innovative ways to provide for the social protection of these children. Innovative packages consisting of educational, food and psychosocial support are being implemented by non-governmental organizations. However, as the orphan crisis continues to deepen, more needs to be done and, learning from the experiences of other countries, the option of cash transfers for social protection for orphans and vulnerable children offers an attractive option for Zimbabwe. This article explores the possibility of using cash transfers for the support of orphans and vulnerable children and highlights the challenges and strengths of this approach.

Street-level bureaucracy revisited

Language and Dialogue ◽

10.1075/ld.6.1.02mon ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 54-80 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

David Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Worker ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Special Focus ◽

Specific Task ◽

Simple Task ◽

Street Level ◽

The Social ◽

The Way

In social work practice, keeping records of encounters with clients is a routinized practice for documenting cases. This paper focuses on the specific task of obtaining the prospective clients’ correct address for filling in a standardized personal report form. My analysis focuses in the way both the client(s) and the social worker cooperatively orient to the practice of writing addresses, showing how this apparently simple task is multimodally implemented within interaction, and how it can generate some complications and expansions. A special focus will be devoted to difficulties encountered by clients to give their address in an adequate way, as well as to the transformation of this activity from an individual to a collective task.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF NGOS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: AN EVALUATION OF STAKEHOLDERS' PERCEPTION

Ambiente & sociedade ◽

10.1590/1809-4422asoc132656v1932016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 47-66 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

VIRGÍNIA TALAVEIRA VALENTINI TRISTÃO ◽

JOSÉ AMÉRICO MARTELLI TRISTÃO

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Teaching Method ◽

Public And Private ◽

Contemporary World ◽

The Social ◽

Private Sector Organizations ◽

Social Environmental ◽

Public And Private Sector

Abstract Environmental education practiced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) presents itself as a new teaching method directed at changing habits, attitudes and social practices seeking solutions for the social-environmental degradation afflicting the contemporary world. This work seeks to identify the perception and expectations of stakeholders regarding the contribution of NGOs in environmental education. The research was guided by the Delphi method and, as a result, verified that the involved stakeholders understand that environmental education practiced by NGOs must be ample, free, professionalized and directed towards all the segments of society via partnerships with public and private sector organizations.

Modernité et néo-clercs

Social Compass ◽

10.1177/003776868202900403 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 283-295 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Josianne Bodart

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Social Worker ◽

Turn Of The Century ◽

The Body ◽

Mutual Aid ◽

Medical Field ◽

Reference Models ◽

The Social ◽

The World ◽

And Training

While mutual aid is secular, social work as a profession is not yet a hundred years old, and training in this field only began at the turn of the century. Neither priest nor doctor, but equally devoted and competent, the social worker is half-way between the two. His relay function is mediatized by a salary received not from his client, but from an institution which acknowledges he has a cer tain effectiveness. Social work thus reminds us at one and the same time of the priest's priesthood and the doctor's specializa tion. This neo-cleric treats the soul as well as the body and he has ambiguous relations with spelialized institutions which are in pur suit of the sacred or in pursuit of health. The social worker tries to find reference models both in the religious world and in the medi cal world. Furthermore, an analysis of his discourse reveals that he mobilizes items of counter-legitimacy with respect to both the religious and the medical field. This intentionally marginal belonging to two worlds leads him to constantly have doubts about the objectives to be pursued and the decisions to be taken. It is probably in this perspective that the feeling of uneasiness which persuades the world of social work and which prevents these professionals from getting away from vagueness and uncertainty, should be understood.