Social work

academic discipline and profession

concept that discrimination recognized in society should be remedied

protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse

Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and in communities. This enables them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. It is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life and claiming one's rights. Empowerment as action refers both to the process of self-empowerment and to professional support of people, which enables them to overcome their sense of powerlessness and lack of influence, and to recognize and use their resources.

approach to justice where victims and perpetrators mediate a restitution agreement

range of public services provided by the government, private, and non-profit organisations

Psychoeducation (a portmanteau of psychological education) is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for patients and their loved ones that provides information and support to better understand and cope with illness. Psychoeducation is most often associated with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. The term has also been used for programs that address physical illnesses, such as cancer.

technique used in public administration to enable civil servants to examine and evaluate the available options to implement the goals of elected officials

child rights principle

process for psychological recovery

form of voluntary association for cooperative learning

civil society non-profit that operates within a local community

The psychosocial approach looks at individuals in the context of the combined influence that psychological factors and the surrounding social environment have on their physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is used in a broad range of helping professions in health and social care settings as well as by medical and social science researchers.

sub-discipline of social work

child without the presence of a legal guardian

Social work as applied to the law

social work performed in educational contexts

past events in social work

type of development

movement of children to another area without a guardian

a social work practice theory that emphasizes self-determination and strengths

Help-seeking theory postulates that people follow a series of predictable steps to seek help for their inadequacies. It is a series of well-ordered and purposeful cognitive and behavioral steps, each leading to specific types of solutions.

Indian women's rights activist

assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness

organization