Jana Gabrielová, Markéta Dubnová, Martina Zámková, Martina Černá, Vlasta Řezníková, Martin Prokop
Characteristics of Long-Term Clients of Social Work in Municipalities in the Vysočina Region
Číslo: 1/2022
Periodikum: Sociální práce
Klíčová slova: long-term client, municipality, social work, Vysočina Region, correspondence analysis
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OBJECTIVES: The paper aims to map socio-demographic indicators of long-term clients of
social work in municipalities in the Vysočina Region and, in connection with this, verify whether
there is a dependence between the record time length and selected socio-demographic indicators
(age, sex, target group according to the prevailing social problem) for long-term clients of social
work in municipalities. THEORETICAL BASE: Social work in municipalities is a vital tool
to help vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens and people in an adverse social situation. Since
2014, the number of social work clients in municipalities has declined, but the work intensity
with long-term clients has increased. METHODS: A quantitative analysis of 1,554 Standardised
Records created by social workers of all authorised municipal offices of the Vysočina Region was
performed. OUTCOMES: Based on the analysis of the obtained data, the basic socio-demographic
characteristics of long-term clients are described. The research results show no statistically
significant relationship between the record time length and sex. However, a statistically significant
relationship between the record time length and age and between record time length and the target
group was demonstrated. SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS: The paper provides valuable and
unique information about long-term social work clients in municipalities in the Czech Republic.
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social work in municipalities in the Vysočina Region and, in connection with this, verify whether
there is a dependence between the record time length and selected socio-demographic indicators
(age, sex, target group according to the prevailing social problem) for long-term clients of social
work in municipalities. THEORETICAL BASE: Social work in municipalities is a vital tool
to help vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens and people in an adverse social situation. Since
2014, the number of social work clients in municipalities has declined, but the work intensity
with long-term clients has increased. METHODS: A quantitative analysis of 1,554 Standardised
Records created by social workers of all authorised municipal offices of the Vysočina Region was
performed. OUTCOMES: Based on the analysis of the obtained data, the basic socio-demographic
characteristics of long-term clients are described. The research results show no statistically
significant relationship between the record time length and sex. However, a statistically significant
relationship between the record time length and age and between record time length and the target
group was demonstrated. SOCIAL WORK IMPLICATIONS: The paper provides valuable and
unique information about long-term social work clients in municipalities in the Czech Republic.