Models of Community Involvement
Community involvement models help social workers engage people in addressing their own problems. These models focus on empowering individuals and groups for social development.
1. Locality Development Model
This model focuses on bringing people together in a specific area to improve community life. It encourages participation and cooperation.
2. Social Planning Model
This is a more expert-driven model where professionals plan and implement solutions for social problems like poverty, housing, or health.
3. Social Action Model
This model is used to address injustice or inequality. It involves mobilizing people to fight for rights and policy change.
4. Community Education Model
This model focuses on spreading awareness and educating people about social issues to bring about change.
5. Advocacy Model
Here, social workers represent the community’s needs to decision-makers and help them get access to resources and justice.
Conclusion
These models help in involving the community to solve its own problems and achieve long-term development.