SSSD issues guide to family challenges

Structured approach to social issues

The guide aims to improve best practices and service delivery through the scientific identification and categorisation of social issues. Authored by Afaf Ibrahim Al Marri, the former head of the department, alongside Fatima Ismail, the director of Dar Al Aman, this document acts as a valuable reference for professionals examining social issues. This aids individuals and communities in comprehending family-related challenges while fostering the creation of intervention strategies.

Comprehensive content and categorisation

The guide is organised into multiple sections, starting with an examination of family issues by clarifying their essence, identifying essential signs, and detailing their primary traits. The focus then shifts towards tackling these issues by emphasising intervention strategies and their wider societal implications. The guide also offers a thorough classification of social family issues, dividing them into twelve categories: social, economic, legal, psychological, educational, and behavioural challenges.

Key insights and intervention strategies

The guide highlights the extensive effects of family issues, their fundamental origins, and the urgent need for societal transformation. The text also delineates the functions of social and psychological specialists in tackling these challenges, serving as mediators, advisors, and community leaders. Furthermore, it outlines intervention steps such as identifying the problem, collecting data, analysing the information, implementing solutions, and evaluating the outcomes.

The guide provides a scientific perspective on social challenges, making it an essential tool for policymakers, professionals, and families, and promoting a more resilient and united society.