social service

also called social work

Any of various professional activities or methods concerned with providing social services (such as investigatory and treatment services or material aid) to disadvantaged, distressed, or vulnerable persons or groups. The field originated in the charity organizations in Europe and the U.S. in the late 19th century. The training of volunteer workers by these organizations led directly to the founding of the first schools of social work and indirectly to increased government responsibility for the welfare of the disadvantaged. Social service providers may serve the needs of children and families, the poor or homeless, immigrants, veterans, the mentally ill, the handicapped, victims of rape or domestic violence, and persons dependent on alcohol or drugs. See also welfare.

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A REPORT by Wrexham's Social Services department says it has made positive progress this year.

Report on social services unveiled by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)

SOCIAL services in Bridgend are no longer the subject of serious concern.

Social services 'improved' by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)

The training session focused on the relationship of social service development with social policy and social change, and the methodological and practical differences between social service and care.

Training session held for social services staff by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)

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