Assessment of Communities
Volume 3. Social Work Practice
II. Assessment and Intervention with Specific Populations
Don M. Fuchs,
Don M. Fuchs
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorDon M. Fuchs,
Don M. Fuchs
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 15 July 2008
Abstract
This chapter focuses on social work practice approaches to the assessment of communities. Specifically, this chapter presents and examines the theoretical foundations that underpin, shape, and direct the concepts of community, community social practice, and the assessment approaches of this field of practice. It discusses the historical background, context, and emerging issues relating to assessment in community social work practice. In addition, it examines the evidence base of the current approaches to community assessment and intervention. Finally, it discusses the implications of the current state of this knowledge for micro, mezzo and macro practice and presents some conclusions that will suggest direction for integrating technology policy, practice, and research. The chapter demonstrates that approaches to community assessment are evolving to be focused on more dynamic iterative processes which are inextricably connected to the intervention process. It has argued that community practitioners need to become allies with the community residents in mobilizing, engaging, and building the capacity of community members as early as possible in the assessment process. Finally, it indicates that the rapid growth in communication and information technology is being incorporated into the assessment process as a means of extending the social inclusion of marginalized minority groups.
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