Study Guide Applied Social Sciences
Characteristics and Needs of
Clientele and Audiences in Social
Work
Objectives:
• Describe the characteristics of clientele in social work.
• Explain the needs of different types of clienteles in social work.
Types of Clientele and Audiences of Social Work
The individual
• client with specific needs
• counselors or case managers
Group or organization
• collections of individuals with similar or common interests
• experience significant disadvantage
Communities
• deprived of access to services
• mobilization and engagement of community members
Needs of Clienteles and Audiences of Social Work
Abandoned children
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Characteristics and Needs of
Clientele and Audiences in Social
Work
Objectives:
• Describe the characteristics of clientele in social work.
• Explain the needs of different types of clienteles in social work.
Types of Clientele and Audiences of Social Work
The individual
• client with specific needs
• counselors or case managers
Group or organization
• collections of individuals with similar or common interests
• experience significant disadvantage
Communities
• deprived of access to services
• mobilization and engagement of community members
Needs of Clienteles and Audiences of Social Work
Abandoned children
Page 1 of 3