Research studies often refer to activities of social worker as complex and hazardous ones, as well as introduce incurring occupational risks. However, analysis of studies, particularly of those from foreign countries, ...

Modern education system is more focused on the development of learners’ mental intelligence and potential for economic productivity. However, the primary aim of education is neglected - to create conditions to develop ...

The demand for writing this type of article is predetermined by the urging context of Lithuanian social work practice. The recent resonant cases of families at risk which have been noted by public because of ongoing abuse ...

The strategic goal of Lithuanian society is the deinstitutionalization of children’s care homes- the shift from institutional care towards the adoption. This article is looking at the adoption in the context of ...

Violence is one of the most complex psychosocial problems, especially if it is experienced from close person like spouse. This problem is not related to social status or other sociodemographic characteristics like ethnicity, ...

Engagement services for persons with mental illnesses improve the quality of their life, social participation and assists their integration in society. Engagement activities provide an opportunity for the persons to change ...

Health was an interest of studies from the first sociological classics. Health sociology analysis such concepts as health, disease, illness, disability or more operationalized terms like chronical disease, physical or ...

Despite there is an operating social support system for families, social workers are affected by factors that limit the effectiveness of their activities in working with families whose children are taken into temporary ...

The teachers who seek to improve and modernise classroom routines are increasingly offered technological solutions which are not limited only to application of a computer or projector. One of the innovations in Lithuania, ...

Over the last decades, an increase in the number of studies on the problems of children who have lost parental care and are living in foster homes has been observed. The purpose of foster homes for children is to ensure ...