Outreach work in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Social services sometimes work with outreach in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods by demonstrating what they do and offering help directly to groups and individuals.

Outreach work is regulated by section three of The Social Services Act (2001:453).

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How does outreach work in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods effect personal safety and criminal activity.

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Therese Åström and Susanne Gustafsson at SBU.

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