| Abstract [eng] |
The study is aimed at analyzing the resocialization process of addicts in social work and revealing the experiences of NGOs. The analysis of the theoretical sources revealed that to this day, the resocialization process system and its trends in social work have not yet been fully developed and close cooperation between institutions and integrality of the applied methodic measures in all stages of addict resocialization without discerning either of the links of the integral service model structure are imperative. The resocialization process is time-consuming and integral to the environment where the individual in question lives. The empirical research focused on the NGO case studies of the resocialization process in Lithuania, Italy and Ukraine revealed that such activities were based on the principles of empowerment and integral psychosocial assistance. Long-term help from specialists, possibility to apply oneself in professional activities, remaining in a “safe environment” and volunteering to assist and motivate other individuals with addictions help to continue leading a drug-free life even after completing community-based rehabilitation programs. The study revealed the strengths of the resocialization process and the related matters that needed further improvement in social work with addicts. The importance of the social support networks, rendered professional services, State support and practically employed good experience are depicted as the foundation of a successful resocialization process existing nowadays in social work with addicts. The following were indicated as the main problematic areas in the resocialization process that needed further improvement: no financial support during the resocialization process, limited duration of the resocialization programs, lack of variety in methodic measures and the negative attitude of the society towards addicts. Positive results could be achieved by relying on the models employed in the resocialization process and further developing its strengths and reducing any detected issues, i.e. integration into the society and labor market would be successful and the probability of relapses would be reduced to the minimum. |
