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The Practice of Social Work in Legal Services Programs

Year: 1982

Type: article

Abstract: Because the legal difficulties of the poor are frequently symptomatic of longstanding economic, social and personal problems, a small number of legal services programs have hired social workers to collaborate with attorneys. A questionnaire was sent to all social workers employed by legal services programs encountered, job satisfaction and need for continuing education. Data on 48 social workers were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results indicate that social workers can increase the scope and depth of services delivered by legal services programs and also find considerable satisfaction in their work.

Source: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.1530

Authors: Heather B. Craige, William G. Saur, Janice B. Arcuri

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Western Michigan University

Language: English

Topic: Social Work Education and Practice

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, No poverty

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W46127689

FWCI: 5.043

Cites: 7

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10