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Persons > Occupational Groups > Social Workers

Preferred term

Social Workers  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Scope note

  • Professionals who work with persons affected by social disadvantages such as POVERTY; mental and physical illness or disability, and social injustice. Their focus is on both the individual and his or her environment, including violations of their civil liberties and human rights.

History note

  • 2016 (1976); use SOCIAL WORK 1976-2015

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000068217

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