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Scapegoats, group workers, and pre-emptive intervention

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Abstract

This article examines the relationship between small groups and their scapegoats, viewing it as a two-way transaction. Protective intervention by the workerin defense of the scapegoatis termed pre-emptive intervention. The card game bridge is used to help understand the cause and effect of such intervention. A suggested alternative intervention, illustrated by practice records, is related to the reciprocal social work model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-43
Number of pages7
JournalSocial Work
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1967

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