Pros and cons of both government and private social aid.
Not what you're looking for?
Strengths and weaknesses of both governmental and private social work organizations
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
This solution takes a look at both government social aid and private social aid. An attempt is made to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each system. Over 500 words of original text and commentary. Note: this is an intellectual discussion not a research paper.
Solution Preview
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both governmental and private social work organizations. Provide an analysis of whether or not criminal justice agencies should be privatized.
It is interesting to consider that early in our nation's history social work and welfare was considered to be the domain and perhaps even the responsibility of private organizations especially religious organizations. Churches, the Salvation Army, soup kitchens and organizations like Hull House helped people in need, offered food, counseling and life skills training and advice.
Private social work organizations seem better equipped to provide for many social services. First of all private organizations have a much smaller bureaucracy to have to deal with. Less money and time are wasted on middle management with more money invested in the people who need ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Research Methods for Data Collection
This quiz is designed for students to help them gain a better understanding of the different types of research and when to appropriately use them.
Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups
A refresher quiz on socialization.