Date of Award
5-11-1994
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Department
Social Work
Abstract
The Minnesota State Legislature amended the General Assistance benefits statutes, effective October 1, 1993, to exclude undocumented persons. This research project attempts to define the socio-economic and political issues as they impact victims of political torture who reside in Minnesota without legal status. The history of public assistance, its underlying social problem, and its judicial context reveals the controversy over entitlements versus rights. Social program and policy systems analysis highlights the linkage between the goals and objectives of the legislation and the message that is inherent in the delivery of services. An examination of the files of four clients of The Treatment Center who received General Assistance prior to October 1, 1993, reveals intensive intervention by social work professionals and severe strain upon the individual clients.
Identifier
SC 11.MSW.1994.Lennon.EC
Recommended Citation
Lennon, Evelyn C., "Socio-Economic and Political Implications of the Termination of General Assistance Benefits for Undocumented Victims of Torture in Minnesota" (1994). Theses and Graduate Projects. 247.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/247