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Papers by Uri Yanay

Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 1993

Despite the growing 'detente' or because of it, the world faces the danger of an increased number... more Despite the growing 'detente' or because of it, the world faces the danger of an increased number of ethnic, religious and separatist movements that actively seek visibility, fearing that otherwise their case might be overlooked. This may be one of the reasons terrorism is a growing phenomena, causing injuries and death to people and significant damage to property. Most governments ignore victims of terrorism. Denying the problem or providing scant help to victims does not solve the problem fairly. The political nature of the problem and the multitude of damages caused by terrorism requires legal entitlements and State resources to support victims and compensate them. The phenomenon of terrorism and its political, fiscal and value implications are acknowledged as a social problem. Informed almost daily of terrorist activities, 1 the eyes of the public, paradoxically, seem to focus on the terrorists, while little attention is paid to the victims of such events. Despite the immense security efforts made to combat terrorist acts, no specific programs have been designed to either cover civilian victims and their dependents, or to care and compensate for their injuries, income and property losses. This paper discusses the obstacles that exist in the process of addressing victims of terrorism as a social problem.

The British Journal of Social Work, 1988

Recent trends in social policy and administration encourage citizen representation. This is based... more Recent trends in social policy and administration encourage citizen representation. This is based on the ideological assumption that representation yields participation and citizen participation ultimately secures the interests of the poor and less visible groups in the community. In ...

Journal of Jewish Communal Service, Jun 1, 1985

The Journal of Sociology Social Welfare, 2015

Public Personnel Management, 1990

lilis paper focuses on a process of deprofessionalizalion observed in one typeof human service or... more lilis paper focuses on a process of deprofessionalizalion observed in one typeof human service organization. The case relates to Community Service Agencies in which deprofessionalization occurred as the organization matured. An integration of the Resource Dependence Model with the model of Organizational Life Cycle offers an explanation of the phenomenon.

Journal of International and Comparative Social Welfare, 1989

The purpose of this paper is to examine some outcomes of Israel's new Income Support Ben... more The purpose of this paper is to examine some outcomes of Israel's new Income Support Benefits Law (1980). This law transferred the responsibility for providing financial support to the needy population from the local government social welfare bureaus to the National Insurance ...

International Handbook of Victimology, 2010

Social Policy & Administration, 1989

The decenlrali.ylion of iuelJhe .tystenu and [he introduclion of "romrnunily social work" n q cor... more The decenlrali.ylion of iuelJhe .tystenu and [he introduclion of "romrnunily social work" n q cordion1 social workers with lasks Iticy were not trained, for and limit their abili!y lo ,lunclionp?-~~.~.~iori(illy. The experience of other counlries rngy be relevant lo the debale aboul locnlisni in Britain. In Isroel, the publicb direcled local coniniunio centres have shiJed IheiT-JbcusJrom leisure to welfare services. Trained social workers were employed l o initiale cind irnplemenl personal, group and o h local services using local resources and charging fees,/or services. Thty reporled houing dfficullies in dejning local needs and wants, and in j i n d i n ,~ congruent solulions for these needs. They also found il difjicult lo negoliale wilh conitnunip polilicians and iriork wilh them. This paper describes the Israeli syslern of 'conirnurii~ service centres and indicates some ob.stacle.1 concernin~q lhe knowledge, skills, and allitudes of'social workers funclioning in an intiependenl, decenlralizedpraclice. I t also raises some selecled issues forJulure social policy and .service adniinislrolion.

Social Policy & Administration, 1993

Qualified social workers were employed in the newly established Community Service Centers (Matnas... more Qualified social workers were employed in the newly established Community Service Centers (Matnas) in Israel to take part in efforts to initiate services and dejine each Matnas' domain. The organizational structure of a Matnas encourages its workers to use theirpro fessional skills in making entrepreneurial initiatives: The local board, the untenured, multidisciplinary staff, and the ability to utilize mixed resources, affords the Matnas thefixibility to easily contract 'in'and 'out' ofprograms, giving it and its staff a competitive position within the free market of service providers. This structure also permits the establishment of formal and informal contacts with constituents and authorities. This paper presents the case and discusses the role of social workers in innovating service programs.

Social Policy & Administration, 1995

Many People report a growing fear o f crime and uictimization and a wish to promote their persona... more Many People report a growing fear o f crime and uictimization and a wish to promote their personal safety. The State, which has traditionally maintained the monopoly ouer law enforcement, is unable to guarantee personal safe9 to all. In addition to the State, therefore, for proft and non projit organizations fund and produce seruices to secure the safety of citizens and their property, creating the "Mixed Economy" o f protection. This paper brieJy discusses the right to personal safety and highlights eight alternative models included in the "Mixed Economy '' ofprotection. It discusses the models and their implications for the community.

Social Policy and Administration, 2006

Welfare organizations and social services deal with issues of personal security. They are involve... more Welfare organizations and social services deal with issues of personal security. They are involved in risk assessment and in the protection of individuals and families. However, their mission in this domain is not defined, and its boundaries are not set. The article discusses the right to personal security. The duty of the state to guarantee this right is stated by international declarations and conventions that were ratified by the United Kingdom, as well as the European Convention on Human Rights that was adopted into domestic English law. In the application of the right to personal security, and the state's duty to secure this right, two independent processes are taking place. First, in the United Kingdom, the English courts are reluctant to recognize an affirmative right to personal security and to impose on state and public agencies a duty to secure this right. Second, as in many other service areas, this duty is rendered to the community. It is vital for the social services to discuss this duty, especially when they are called to vouch for the personal security of individuals and families in the community.

Social Indicators Research, 1985

... 422 URI YANAY AND AVI GRIFFEL ... Cohen (1979) ranked all the settlements in Israel after sel... more ... 422 URI YANAY AND AVI GRIFFEL ... Cohen (1979) ranked all the settlements in Israel after selecting 10 indica-tors of households, grouped into 3 major dimensions of Israeli society: Economic and life style index (Income index, value of apartment, car owner-ship index) Family ...

Journal of Social Policy, 1990

ABSTRACTA changing socio-economic environment and competition have led trade unions to extend the... more ABSTRACTA changing socio-economic environment and competition have led trade unions to extend their role and become service providers. This paper examines some of the issues of service delivery which arise. Four central implications are discussed: the trade union's need (1) to adapt to the competitive service provider's market, (2) to enlarge its consumer body, (3) to become an employer of workers, and (4) to expand its interests with business establishments and authorities over non-union matters. The paper focuses on the General Federation of Labour in Israel (the Histadrut), and its comprehensive health insurance scheme (Kupat Holim). The scheme is provided to all union members and their families as part of union membership. Nonetheless, alternative service systems seem sufficiently attractive for many union members to consider ‘deserting’ their union. The union depends on its members—consumers—to secure its broad base, universalistic image, source of income and legitimacy...

Journal of Public Policy, 1993

ABSTRACTSecuring the personal safety of citizens has traditionally been a state monopoly. However... more ABSTRACTSecuring the personal safety of citizens has traditionally been a state monopoly. However, increased fear of crime and victimization has produced individual and community actions to secure personal safety. This paper discusses the emergence and development of the community-initiated ‘Civil Guard’ in Israel, a sweeping movement which emerged in 1974 from a growing fear of terrorism. This grass roots initiative has raised government's concern over its ability to monitor, inspect and control the volunteers. The national police has co-opted the entire movement in three phases. In the first, a spontaneous emergence of self-help initiatives covered the country. Next, the movement was transformed into a national body of volunteers with a clear legal status, albeit under the complicated and joint auspices of the national police and local government. Finally the national police force co-opted the ‘Civil Guard’ into auxiliary units. What began as a neighborhood-based, self-help in...

International Social Work, 1989

International Social Work, 2005

English During city emergencies, Jerusalem municipality social workers are assigned to the disast... more English During city emergencies, Jerusalem municipality social workers are assigned to the disaster site, and with them hospitals, police services, the forensic institute and notification units form the Jerusalem Emergency Team (JET). Using formal and informal ties, social workers establish a professional, closely-knit helping network. Disasters happen everywhere. Social workers should be trained to deal with relief work and its traumatic outcomes. French Pendant les urgences en ville, des travailleurs sociaux municipaux a© Jérusalem - l'équipe de secours de Jérusalem (JET) - sont envoyés aux endroits sinistrés, aux hôpitaux, aux services de la police, aux départements médico-légal. En s'appuyant sur des liens formels et informels, les travailleurs sociaux établissent un réseau étroit d'aide professionnel. Les désastres se produisent partout. Les travailleurs sociaux devraient être formés pour travailler dans ce genre de situation. Spanish Durante las emergencias urbanas...

International Migration, 1997

International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 1985

Since the definition of objectives lies at the basis of any programme, an analytical system of cl... more Since the definition of objectives lies at the basis of any programme, an analytical system of classifying service organisation activities is proposed in which the focus is on internal characteristics of the activities, and differentiation among programmes and treatments. This taxonomy may be used by social welfare organisations who wish to know what they do, and to what extent they adhere to what they aim to do, as it makes both a conceptual and empirical contribution, increasing awareness of what the organisation and its professional staff do, and allowing examination of the consistency of any programme.