Professionalization in low-threshold drug aid – between managerialism and practitioner knowledge

This article deals with the socio-political effects of a development toward more "managerialism" that has taken place over several decades up to the present day. Using the practical example of low-threshold drug help, it asks to what extent this service, which is based on empathy, contact...

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Main Authors: Joachim Thönnessen, Christiane Westerveld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Social Work & Society 2022-01-01
Series:Social Work and Society
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Online Access:https://chost34.zim.uni-wuppertal.de/index.php/sws/article/view/742
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Summary:This article deals with the socio-political effects of a development toward more "managerialism" that has taken place over several decades up to the present day. Using the practical example of low-threshold drug help, it asks to what extent this service, which is based on empathy, contact and resonance, is compatible with the movement toward a business model that is profitable for users, providers and funding bodies. The method is based on ideal-typical case descriptions, personal experience and a theoretical analysis of relevant literature on the topics of "management" and "low-threshold addiction support". The article refers primarily to developments in the German context, but can - with certain qualifications - also be used to describe developments in comparable countries.
ISSN:1613-8953