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Outreach work in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Social services sometimes work with outreach in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods by demonstrating what they do and offering help directly to groups and individuals.

Outreach work is regulated by section three of The Social Services Act (2001:453).

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SBU Enquiry Service

Consists of structured literature searches to highlight studies that can address questions received by the SBU Enquiry Service from Swedish healthcare or social service providers. We assess the risk of bias in systematic reviews and when needed also quality and transferability of results in health economic studies. Relevant references are compiled by an SBU staff member, in consultation with an external expert when needed.

Question

How does outreach work in socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods effect personal safety and criminal activity.

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Literature search

Project group

Therese Åström and Susanne Gustafsson at SBU.

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