Self-help and support groups in the Czech Republic: survey, risks of further evolution and oolicy measures
2011
Abstract
Self-help and support groups as a scientific topic are underestimated in the Czech Republic. The paper thus aims to describe the situation self-help and support groups are in via an internet research.
The research included cca 2 000 social services providers and organisations identified by internet broker. A more detailed focus was put on 111 support or self-help groups.
Then terminology, thematic typology and institutional background are considered. Finally, the risks of further evolution of self-help and support groups are identified and the appropriate policy measures are proposed.