Poverty and Social Exclusion

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The paper identities what is meant by poverty and social exclusion and highlights their differences. The author examines three different strategies that can be adopted by social workers to overcome issues of poverty and social exclusion among young people. The paper describes the use by social care professionals of social justice, social networks and communitarianism.

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"Social capital is where social networks exist to support those who are experiencing difficulties. These could include traditional social care professionals; however the role of the wider society is very important. Voluntary support groups along with organisations and clubs could act in a way to provide young people with support if they are feeling alienated from society. However, in recent decades the existence of social capital has significantly reduced and society does not act in the same inclusive and helpful way that it once did."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Department for Work and Pensions. "What is the new deal for young people" http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/jcp/Customers/outofworkhelplookingforwork/Getting_job_ready/Programmes_to_get_you_ready/New_Deal/New_Deal_for_Young_People/index.html, date accessed, 21/04/2008.Smith, Francis. "Haralambos and Holborn: Sociology themes and perspectives". London: Collins, 2004.
• Stephens, Paul and Moore, Stephen "Social Policy and Welfare" Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes, 2000.
• Sure Start. "What Sure Start is here to do" http://www.surestart.gov.uk/aboutsurestart/, date accessed, 21/04/2008.
• Thompson, Neil. "People Problems" Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2006.

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