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2. Empowerment - Wikipedia

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   Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and communities to represent their interests and control their lives. Learn about the origin, definitions, methods, and challenges of empowerment in social work, education, management, and citizenship.

3. Strength-based practice - Wikipedia

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   Strength-based practice is a social work theory that emphasizes people's self-determination and strengths. It is applied to various contexts, such as education, business, and occupational therapy, and has positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

4. Social action model - Wikipedia

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   The social action model is a key to sociopolitical empowerment for work with oppressed groups, communities, and organizations. [1] [2] The model strives to reallocate sociopolitical power so that disenfranchised citizens can access the opportunities and resources of society and, in turn, find meaningful ways to contribute to society as valued ...

5. Julian Rappaport - Wikipedia

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   Julian Rappaport is an American psychologist who introduced the concept of empowerment into social work and social psychiatry. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois and a recipient of several awards for his contributions to community psychology and social research.

6. Empowerment evaluation - Wikipedia

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   Empowerment evaluation was introduced in 1993 by David Fetterman during his presidential address at the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) annual meeting. [1]The approach was initially well received by some researchers who commented on the complementary relationship between EE and community psychology, social work, community development and adult education.

7. Recovery model - Wikipedia

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   Recovery model is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence that emphasizes and supports a person's potential for recovery. It involves developing hope, a secure base and sense of self, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping skills, and meaning.

8. Community-based participatory research - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history, principles, process, and applications of CBPR, an equitable approach to research that involves community members in all aspects of a project. CBPR aims to create social and political interventions that benefit the community and address environmental justice issues.

9. Mary Parker Follett - Wikipedia

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   Mary Parker Follett (3 September 1868 – 18 December 1933) was an American management consultant, social worker, philosopher and pioneer in the fields of organizational theory and organizational behavior. Along with Lillian Gilbreth, she was one of two