Teoría de las tres dimensiones de desarrollo sostenible

El término desarrollo sostenible aparece por primera vez de forma oficial en 1987 en el Informe Brundtland (Comisión Mundial del Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo, 1987) sobre el futuro del planeta y la relación entre medio ambiente y desarrollo, y se entiende como tal aquel que satisface las necesidades presentes sin poner en peligro la capacidad de las generaciones futuras para satisfacer sus propias necesidades. Actualmente existen múltiples interpretaciones del concepto de desarrollo sostenible y coinciden en que, para lograrlo, las medidas a considerar deberán ser económicamente viables, respetar el medio ambiente y ser socialmente equitativas. A pesar de este reconocimiento de la necesidad de una interpretación integrada de estas tres dimensiones, en la práctica es necesario un cambio sustancial del enfoque de las políticas y programas en vigor

A Strategic Analysis of Halton Children’s Fund

Copyright © Centre for Public Health Research, University College ChesterThe Children’s Fund is a government programme of work with children aged five to 13 years, the objective of which is to put in motion a series of initiatives for the prevention of social exclusion. The programme aims to support the reorganisation of services by breaking down traditional professional boundaries and developing multi-agency collaborative working arrangements. In this way, the Children’s Fund fits with other policy initiatives that offer provision for children and young people as part of a drive towards the seamless provision of services for people up to the age of 19. Halton Children’s Fund (HCF) has been in existence since 2001 with the express commitment to work in favour of the creation and maintenance of a network of services that meet the needs of children, young people and families who are at risk of social exclusion, according to guiding principles developed by Halton’s Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP). The Halton Children’s Fund Board commissioned the Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) to carry out an evaluation of its activities at a strategic level

Professional 'imperialism' and resistance: social work in the Filippines

The sociology of professions has traditionally attempted to increase our understanding ofcategorisations of different occupations by reference to taxonomic hierarchies as well as theidentification and exploration of characteristics that warrant „professional status‟. In many cases, theseexplorations take the form of historical accounts of professional activity. Rarely however, has theliterature on professions explored processes of professionalization in developing, post-colonialcontexts. This article contributes to this body of literature in the study of professions in a number ofways. Firstly, it „maps‟ the growth of social work in the Philippines, placing this account within abroader discussion of social work as an international activity (Harrison & Melville, 2010; Lyons, 2006)and identifying some of the key forms and features of social work in the Philippines. Consideration isgiven to the degree of professionalisation of social work within the country by exploring professionalorganisation, regulation and education. In doing this, the article offers a critical overview of the natureand preoccupations of social work in the Philippines and celebrates the invaluable contributions itmakes to the country and its people.The article argues that the forms social work takes and the settings in which it happens reflect bothcontemporary societal and environmental factors as well as the global development of social work. Inthis sense, the article considers the impact of Roman Catholicism as well as the orientation of socialwork in relation to some enduring tensions and debates around the profession‟s purpose andpotential. Key to the professional form that social work takes in the Philippines is the contribution ofthe „indigenous‟ social work knowledge base which is explored, alongside a commentary on socialwork education and training in the country.The sociology of professions has traditionally attempted to increase our understanding of categorisations of different occupations by reference to taxonomic hierarchies, as well as the identification and exploration of characteristics that warrant 'professional status'. In may cases, this explorations take the forms of historical accounts of professional activity. Rarely, however, has the literature on professions explored processes of professionalization in devoliping, post-colonial contexts. This article contributes to this body of literature in the study of professions in a number of ways. Firstly, it 'maps' the growth of social work in the Filippines, placing this account within a broader discussions of social work as an internationality activity (Harrison & Melville, 2010; Lyons, 2006) and identifying some of the key forms and features of social work in the Filippines. Consideration is given to the degree of professionalisation of social work within the country by exploring professional organisation, regulation and education.  In doing this, the article offers a critical overview of the nature and preoccupations of social work in the Filippines and celebrates the invaluable contributions it makes to the country and its people. The article argue that the forms social work takes and the settings in wich it happens reflect both contemporay societal and environmental factors as well as the global development of social work.  In this sense, the article considers the impact of Roman Catholicism as well as the orientation of social work in relation to some enduring tensions and debates around the profession's purpose and potential. Key to the professional forms that social work takes in the Filippines is the contribution of 'indigenous' social work knowledge base wich is explored, alongside a comentary on social work education and training in the country.

'Imperialismo' profesional y resistencia: Trabajo Social en Filipinas

http://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/tsg/article/view/1522/1715The sociology of professions has traditionally attempted to increase our understanding of categorisations of different occupations by reference to taxonomic hierarchies, as well as the identification and exploration of characteristics that warrant 'professional status'. In may cases, this explorations take the forms of historical accounts of professional activity. Rarely, however, has the literature on professions explored processes of professionalization in devoliping, post-colonial contexts. This article contributes to this body of literature in the study of professions in a number of ways. Firstly, it 'maps' the growth of social work in the Filippines, placing this account within a broader discussions of social work as an internationality activity (Harrison & Melville, 2010; Lyons, 2006) and identifying some of the key forms and features of social work in the Filippines. Consideration is given to the degree of professionalisation of social work within the country by exploring professional organisation, regulation and education. In doing this, the article offers a critical overview of the nature and preoccupations of social work in the Filippines and celebrates the invaluable contributions it makes to the country and its people. The article argue that the forms social work takes and the settings in wich it happens reflect both contemporay societal and environmental factors as well as the global development of social work. In this sense, the article considers the impact of Roman Catholicism as well as the orientation of social work in relation to some enduring tensions and debates around the profession's purpose and potential. Key to the professional forms that social work takes in the Filippines is the contribution of 'indigenous' social work knowledge base wich is explored, alongside a comentary on social work education and training in the country.La sociología de las profesiones ha intentado tradicionalmente contribuir a la comprensión de las categorizaciones de las distintas ocupaciones en función de las jerarquías taxonómicas, así como a la identificación y exploración de las características que justifican el 'estatus profesional'. En muchos casos, estas exploraciones toman la forma de relatos históricos de la actividad profesional. Rara vez, sin embargo, la literatura sobre las profesiones ha explorado procesos de profesionalización en desarrollo, en contextos post-coloniales. Este artículo contribuye a la literatura del estudio de las profesiones en varios sentidos. En primer lugar, 'cartografía' el desarrollo del trabajo social en Filipinas, enfocando el debate desde la amplia perspectiva del trabajo social como actividad internacional (Harrison & Melville 2010, Lyon, 2006) e identificando algunas de las principales formas y características del trabajo social en Filipinas. El grado de profesionalización del trabajo social en el país se aborda mediante la exploración de la organización profesional, su regulación y la educación. Al hacer esto, el artículo ofrece una visión crítica de la naturaleza y preocupaciones del trabajo social en Filipinas y destaca su valiosa contribución al país y a su gente. El artículo sostiene que las formas de hacer trabajo social y las circunstancias en que se lleva a cabo, reflejan tanto los factores sociales y ambientales actuales como el desarrollo global del trabajo social. En este sentido, el artículo considera el impacto de la religión católica, así como la orientación del trabajo social respecto a las constantes tensiones y debates sobre el propósito y el potencial de la profesión. La clave para la forma profesional que el trabajo social adopta en Filipinas es la contribución del conocimiento "indígena" del trabajo social, que es examinado, junto con un comentario sobre la educación y formación del trabajo social en el país

Implementing a Webster-Stratton parent and child programme in a school setting: an evaluation of a pilot project

© University of ChesterBehavioural problems in children are a growing concern to communities and policy makers. Such problems are characterised by antisocial behaviour that includes defiance, aggression, and the violation of adult authority in the home as well as in school. A number of initiatives have been developed to tackle behaviour problems in children. The Incredible Years Series, developed and researched by Webster-Stratton, consists of three linked programmes for teachers, parents and children and is an example of one such development. This evaluation examined the process of implementation of the Webster-Stratton parent and child programme in one primary school in Halton. It was delivered as a pilot project by the Branches Project, a voluntary sector organisation based in Halton

Professional 'imperialism' and resistance: Social Work in the Filippines

The sociology of professions has traditionally attempted to increase our understanding ofcategorisations of different occupations by reference to taxonomic hierarchies as well as theidentification and exploration of characteristics that warrant „professional status‟. In many cases, theseexplorations take the form of historical accounts of professional activity. Rarely however, has theliterature on professions explored processes of professionalization in developing, post-colonialcontexts. This article contributes to this body of literature in the study of professions in a number ofways. Firstly, it „maps‟ the growth of social work in the Philippines, placing this account within abroader discussion of social work as an international activity (Harrison & Melville, 2010; Lyons, 2006)and identifying some of the key forms and features of social work in the Philippines. Consideration isgiven to the degree of professionalisation of social work within the country by exploring professionalorganisation, regulation and education. In doing this, the article offers a critical overview of the natureand preoccupations of social work in the Philippines and celebrates the invaluable contributions itmakes to the country and its people.The article argues that the forms social work takes and the settings in which it happens reflect bothcontemporary societal and environmental factors as well as the global development of social work. Inthis sense, the article considers the impact of Roman Catholicism as well as the orientation of socialwork in relation to some enduring tensions and debates around the profession‟s purpose andpotential. Key to the professional form that social work takes in the Philippines is the contribution ofthe „indigenous‟ social work knowledge base which is explored, alongside a commentary on socialwork education and training in the country.The sociology of professions has traditionally attempted to increase our understanding of categorisations of different occupations by reference to taxonomic hierarchies, as well as the identification and exploration of characteristics that warrant 'professional status'. In may cases, this explorations take the forms of historical accounts of professional activity. Rarely, however, has the literature on professions explored processes of professionalization in devoliping, post-colonial contexts. This article contributes to this body of literature in the study of professions in a number of ways. Firstly, it 'maps' the growth of social work in the Filippines, placing this account within a broader discussions of social work as an internationality activity (Harrison & Melville, 2010; Lyons, 2006) and identifying some of the key forms and features of social work in the Filippines. Consideration is given to the degree of professionalisation of social work within the country by exploring professional organisation, regulation and education.  In doing this, the article offers a critical overview of the nature and preoccupations of social work in the Filippines and celebrates the invaluable contributions it makes to the country and its people. The article argue that the forms social work takes and the settings in wich it happens reflect both contemporay societal and environmental factors as well as the global development of social work.  In this sense, the article considers the impact of Roman Catholicism as well as the orientation of social work in relation to some enduring tensions and debates around the profession's purpose and potential. Key to the professional forms that social work takes in the Filippines is the contribution of 'indigenous' social work knowledge base wich is explored, alongside a comentary on social work education and training in the country.

A review of family support provision in three Sure Start local programmes in Halton

Copyright © Centre for Public Health Research, University of ChesterFamily support services have existed in the UK for a long time. However, a number of initiatives have sprung up in recent years that focus on the prevention and amelioration of problems and life stressors in order to avoid difficulties becoming entrenched, irreversible problems. Among them is Sure Start. Sure Start aims to support the life chances of children and break the cycle of deprivation through early, preventative intervention. In addition to health and early education projects, family support services are an integral part of Sure Start local programmes. This study reviews the different types of family support services that are provided by the three Sure Start local programmes that are funded by Halton Borough Council: Widnes Trailblazer, Sure Start New Steps, and Sure Start Seals

Constructing identities in a contested setting:Cuba’s intellectual elite during and after the Revolution

This article explores the ways in which oral histories serve a process of constructingcollective identities along the boundaries of what is politically possible. The article emerges from astudy of the role of the intellectual in 1960s Cuba, using oral history interviews with protagonists ofthe revolutionary period. The article argues that the exploration of oral history material is a historicallysituated phenomenon that – in the case of highly politicised contexts – also needs to take intoaccount the political limits of expression. Referring to the work of Pierre Bourdieu, the article arguesthat a theoretically framed reading of interview material may bring contextual meaning, and provideways of understanding how roles and identities change over time