Publications from ODSW Social Insights: Letters by DSW (Vol 2) | Page 176

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Dear Social Service Practitioners and Leaders,
This letter builds on the ideas in two previous letters titled “designing
participation 1” and “capacity and capability building 2”. When we refer to
participation, involvement, collaborating and empowerment in working with
partners and communities, it is always useful to define the terms used so
that we can have a more purposeful discussion. This is especially so if we are
to enable a deeper understanding of the challenges that need to be tackled
and to engage