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Alguns Apontamentos sobre a Intervenção Profissional do Assistente Social na Área da Violência Urbana

2006; Editora da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (EDIPUCRS); Volume: 2; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

1677-9509

José Fernando Siqueira da Silva,

Social and Economic Solidarity

This paper proposes elements for an analysis about professional intervention of social workers in the area of urban violence. Its empirical reference is the statements of professionals of Social Service and of authorities who managed, between 2000 and 2001, proposals of social work and actions of public security. These informants practiced their activities in tree important areas of the city of Sao Paulo: Jardim Ângela, Capao Redondo e Santo Amaro. Key words: Social Service. Urban violence. Professional intervention.