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Peer reviewedToseland, Ronald W.; Hacker, Lynda – Social Work, 1985
Surveyed 247 social workers to investigate their use of community self-help groups as a resource for clients. Results indicated social workers were aware of self-help groups and their benefits, but agencies do not have policies that encourage their use. (JAC)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Community Resources, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups
Horner, Bill; O'Neill, John – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1981
Discusses contextual factors (geography, community idiosyncrasies, personal relationships, formal resource scarcity, community resource accessibility, external force influence, visibility, "Jack-of-All-Trades") affecting practices of rural child welfare workers. Points out similarities/differences in child welfare work in urban and rural…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Welfare, Community Characteristics, Community Resources
Peer reviewedO'Cinneide, Micheal S. – Research in Rural Education, 1987
Describes adult educational program by University College Galway in rural West Ireland, following significant out-migration of young people. Aim is to encourage development initiatives, community participation, and self help. Program includes lectures, seminars, and class projects. Program's successes noted. (Author/TES)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Change, Community Development
