Implementation of Active User Principle: Learning form the Czech Social Services Reform
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Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Implementation of Active User Principle: Learning form the Czech Social Services Reform
Original language description
The active user principle introduced in Czech social services by the new Act on Social Services (2007) was expected to induce change of the prevalent paternalistic nature of social service provision. This study examines the relationship between clients and social services workers in social service facilities designed for people without shelter. From 2001 to 2008, instrumental case studies were examined from three different shelter facilities using qualitative interviews (with 17 members of staff) and document analysis. The findings indicated that neither the frontline workers nor the managers could always understand how to implement this principle. Response patterns and the effect it had on recipients are examined. These findings imply that such a profound change needs to be supported with proper explanation, professional training and practical application skills. Directions for further application and future research are suggested.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AE - Management, administration and clerical work
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
Z - Vyzkumny zamer (s odkazem do CEZ)
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Publication year
2011
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Social Services Research
ISSN
0148-8376
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Volume of the periodical
37
Issue of the periodical within the volume
2
Country of publishing house
US - UNITED STATES
Number of pages
17
Pages from-to
180-196
UT code for WoS article
000288259300006
EID of the result in the Scopus database
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