CHAPTER TEN ENGAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITIES The Practice of Generalist Social Work (2nd ed.)
Key Ideas Engagement with communities occurs through myriad ways. Social workers begin work with communities through involvement in challenges and opportunities as the primary focus. © 2011 Taylor & Francis
Assessment Process Comprehensive community-based analysis Physical setting History Demographics Economic system Political system Social characteristics Human service system Values, beliefs, traditions Oppression and discrimination © 2011 Taylor & Francis
Community Needs Assessment Sources of data Observation Service statistics and previous studies Census data Administrative data Other sources of data Key informant interviews Focus groups Community forum Surveys © 2011 Taylor & Francis
Assessment Approach Participation from diverse constituencies Multiple methods Civic participation Keep it realistic Strengths and asset building © 2011 Taylor & Francis