the job of the citizen

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Deficit Thinking

©CormacRussell ABCD Institute, 2013

Speciality Diagnosis ReactionEducation

Social Work

Corrections

Behaviourism

Medicine

Psychopathology

Disruptive

Dysfunctional

Delinquent

Disordered

Diseased

Disturbed

Reprimand, suspend, expel

Intake, manage, discharge

Adjudicate, punish, incarcerate

Assess, conditioning, time out

Diagnose, drug, hospitalise

Test, treat, restrain


Many of our solutions are not fit for purpose


Glass half full

@ Cormac Russell, ABCD Institute, 2013


The enabling state

Classic needs map


Racial tension/hate crimes High crime rates. Significant fear among older people

High levels of ADHD

Smoking relatedHeart diseaseRespiratory difficulties

Obesity across The life course

High levels of drug and Alcohol use.

High unemployment Poor educational attainment

Poor housing/environmental issues

High morbidity

Anti socialbehaviour

Gender inequality

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Community = Stories


Shirley

Shirley’s neighbour

The three-legged stool


Small Group Exercise

• What are the dilemmas you encounter in support citizen-led action?

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Tel: +353 87 928 0998

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