Rapid Response Mutual Aid Groups: A New Response to Social Crises and Natural Disasters

Describes a newly developed model of intervention that responds rapidly to natural disasters or political and social crises. The model focuses on community response to the event to identify a community of sufferers. Highlights the efficacy of service delivery wherein the relationships among social w...

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Published inSocial Work Vol. 30; no. 3; p. 245
Main Author Michael, Suzanne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1985
Subjects
Community Resources
Crisis Intervention
Delivery Systems
Emergency Programs
Natural Disasters
Rapid Response Mutual Aid Groups
Social Work
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Summary:Describes a newly developed model of intervention that responds rapidly to natural disasters or political and social crises. The model focuses on community response to the event to identify a community of sufferers. Highlights the efficacy of service delivery wherein the relationships among social workers are egalitarian and cooperative. (Author/JAC)