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Nuevas respuestas a la pobreza y exclusión social desde el Trabajo Social: la Mesa de Instituciones Sociales en Acción Social de Elda (Mesa ISAE)

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In the last decade our country has been involved in a serious economic crisis which has evidenced the difficulty of the Welfare State to respond effectively to situations of poverty and social exclusion. In relation to Social Services, new proposals and new networking strategies have been fostered to satisfy the social needs of those who face social difficulties. The Mesa ISAE, which was constituted in 2009, was conceived with the aim of providing an alternative to the work which was already being developed by both the public Social Services System and third sector entities of the municipality of Elda (Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana). This coordinated action has succeeded in avoiding overlaps, establishing formal inter-institutional proceedings and improving management. The results of our research confirm that this tool is able to provide an immediate response to citizens, as it reduces bureaucracy and improves citizens’ well-being.

Source: Cuadernos de Trabajo Social

DOI: 10.5209/cuts.59106

Authors: José Ángel Martínez-López, María Ángeles Sánchez Carbonell

Institution: Universidad de Murcia

Language: Spanish

Topic: Social Sciences and Policies

Subfield: General Social Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2963223447