Looks at how the erosion of government social welfare provision for older people in Russia has led to a greater dependence upon the voluntary sector to provide information and support. Reports on the work of the Women's League Initiative which set up two projects to provide advocacy for older people.
Looks at how the erosion of government social welfare provision for older people in Russia has led to a greater dependence upon the voluntary sector to provide information and support. Reports on the work of the Women's League Initiative which set up two projects to provide advocacy for older people.
Subject terms:
older people, social welfare, social care provision, voluntary sector, advocacy;
Articles on the social changes taking place in St. Petersburg, after the euphoria of perestroika had evaporated. Social problems looked at include: homelessness, unemployment, homeless children living on the streets, crime, and poverty. Places these issues in the context of the ineffectiveness of state social policy and the role social work could play in alleviating these problems.
Articles on the social changes taking place in St. Petersburg, after the euphoria of perestroika had evaporated. Social problems looked at include: homelessness, unemployment, homeless children living on the streets, crime, and poverty. Places these issues in the context of the ineffectiveness of state social policy and the role social work could play in alleviating these problems.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, homosexuality, housing, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, poverty, prostitution, refugees, social policy, social welfare, social work, suicide, alcohol misuse, children, crime, drug misuse, families, employment;