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Shanti: an alternative response to the AIDS crisis
Abstract
Shanti, a Seattle-based alternative agency, focuses on meeting the emotional needs of persons with life-threatening illnesses and those grieving another's death. Although Shanti was formed to address psychosocial needs associated with all types of life-threatening illnesses, it now primarily serves people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-related conditions and those grieving the loss of a person from AIDS. In addition to providing emotional support to individuals, Shanti serves the larger community through lectures and education, information and referral, and offering training and technical assistance to community organizations. A study (1) reviews Shanti's mission and objectives and how they have changed over time in response to the growing AIDS crisis; (2) describes the decision-making structure that has evolved from these objectives to meet the changing needs of clients and volunteers; (3) identifies the major strengths and limitations of this structure for serving the unique needs of people with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses; and (4) suggests implications for those engaged in designing and delivering services for persons with AIDS. (This issue of Administration in Social Work has eight additional articles on alternative social agencies.) (Journal abstract, edited.)
Journal
(1988)
vol12
no2
pages17-30
Categories
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Nonprofit Service Sectors
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HIV
