Pavement people and informal communities: lessons for social work

Gray, Marilyn; Bernstein, Andrea

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“…The stigma of perceived immorality then attaches to the children. Discussing the plight of homeless women and children in Durban, Gray and Bernstein (1994) note that children left with relatives are less stigmatized while their mother is away than when she briefly returns to the village to check on them.…”

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Perceptions, Persecution and Pity: The Limitations of Interventions for Homelessness in Developing Countries

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2006

Int J Urban Regional Res

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Interventions for homelessness in developing countries are frequently negative and unhelpful. They tend to exist in an environment of hostility, suspicion and apathy towards homeless people. This environment is cultivated and enhanced by negative and derogatory language and images used by politicians, the public and the media in their portrayal of homeless people as unemployed, beggars, drunks and criminals. Findings from a recently completed study of homelessness in nine developing countries suggest that this perception is largely false. This article argues that, until the popular misconception of homeless people is corrected, even the most well-intentioned interventions will have little long-term effect. Copyright (c) 2006 The Authors. Journal Compilation (c) 2006 Joint Editors and Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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Perceptions, Persecution and Pity: The Limitations of Interventions for Homelessness in Developing Countries

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Int J Urban Regional Res

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“…Intervention programmes within disenfranchised communities in various Third World countries have emphasised the importance of harnessing the existing strengths of the members of the communities (Bagati, 2003;Gray & Bernstein, 1994;Matynia, 2003;Tangenberg, 2003). The sex workers had been victimised and oppressed at various levels throughout their lives and had lived with the stigma of their profession.…”

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“…Step 3: Engaging in a power analysis of the client's situation A power analysis requires that social workers fully comprehend the connection between the immediate situation and the distribution of power in society as a whole (Busch & Valentine, 2000;East, 2000;Gray & Bernstein, 1994;Gutiérrez, 1990;Rubenstein & Lawrer, 1990). Strengths-based paradigms must incorporate a discussion of the impact of power or the lack thereof in the lives of their clients.…”

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“…Step 5: Mobilising resources for clients and advocating for clients This step involves the gathering and provision of resources to assist clients in their advocacy efforts (Gray & Bernstein, 1994). One of the goals of empowerment-based harm reduction efforts is to ensure that people have access to resources and options that will enhance their lives (Hatchett & Duran 2002;Mancoske & Hunzeker, 1994;Williams, 1995).…”

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“…They realised that if they worked together and created a united front, then the customers would have no alternative but to heed their call for safe sex. Community participation is integral to group empowerment as it takes into account the interconnectedness and mutuality of the members (Bagati, 2003;Gray & Bernstein, 1994;Matynia, 2003;Newman, 2003). Brothel owners could also be convinced that they would not lose business by enforcing condom use, but in fact, ensure the health and continued productivity of their employees.…”

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HIV prevention and sex workers: an international lesson in empowerment

Pardasani

2005

Int J Soc Welfare

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This article examines the impact and influence of advocacy on HIV prevention efforts among sex workers in India. A novel project initiated in Songachi, a red‐light district in Calcutta, was instrumental in reducing the rate of new infections among sex workers and increasing the use of condoms to significant levels. The Songachi Project utilised methods and techniques that empowered this stigmatised, exploited and disenfranchised segment of the population. The impact of this World Bank‐aided project was far‐reaching; a key benefit is that it can be duplicated in developing countries around the world. Social workers involved in harm reduction initiatives and HIV/AIDS prevention efforts with at‐risk groups like sex workers can develop their own prevention programmes utilising this model as presented here.

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Pavement people and informal communities: lessons for social work

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Perceptions, Persecution and Pity: The Limitations of Interventions for Homelessness in Developing Countries

Perceptions, Persecution and Pity: The Limitations of Interventions for Homelessness in Developing Countries

HIV prevention and sex workers: an international lesson in empowerment

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