The changing face of community work

From radicalism to networking. A European perspective

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ID21498656
AuthorsLaure Liénard (Université Catholique de Lille, corresponding author), Laure H Lienard (Social Work, Lille Catholic University, Lille, France)
Year2022
Volume36
Issue4
Pages415-426
Publication date2022-10-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-0533 • E-ISSN: 1465-3885
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02650533.2022.2124240
OpenAlexW4307386696
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited15

Applied theories in social work are social constructs that evolve according to cultural, political and social trends. The history of community work in Europe after the Second World War provides an example of a family of practices that is constantly evolving, in terms of its integration into social work, its methods, and the political project that underpins it. While the development of broad-based and conscientising approaches were challenged by neo-liberalism from the 1980s on, community work practice is currently undergoing a revival based on community building and person-centred methods, under the influence of the new public management. This paper is based on a doctoral research conducted in six European countries, examining the relationship between social work and community work, and the various forms of community work across Europe

Community building · Political radicalism · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Law · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work

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