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Special Articles / B. Devi Prasad / Old Age in an Indifferent Society Many of those who work with older people know that cases of elder abuse and neglect not only exist but abound. Elder abuse is the most pervasive yet an under recognized human rights violation in the world. It is also a profound health problem that saps energies of the elderly, compromises their physical and mental health, and erodes their personal dignity and self-esteem. Despite the high costs of abuse against the elderly, till two decades back, public institutions in almost every society seemed to lack an awareness in assessing the enormity of the problem.
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Special Articles / B. Devi Prasad / Social Work Profession in India: An Uncertain Future Voluntary sector and professional social work share certain common goals and concerns though they are two different worlds in terms of the nature and the background of the respective fields. Social work profession is a systematic evidence-based practice with a sense of commitment and a value base. Voluntary sector comprises legally valid, non-profit voluntary initiatives by people in social spaces for a common or a public purpose2. In the present day globalised and highly interconnected world, both fields are facing challenges to keep their programmes and activities competitive and relevant. While voluntary sector is one of the major recruiters of the professional social workers, the sector’s growing visibility and importance is a challenge to the profession indirectly.
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