Alcoholism Counselling
| Published date | 01 March 1982 |
| DOI | 10.1177/026455058202900108 |
| Date | 01 March 1982 |
| Author | Rosemary Kent |
| Subject Matter | Articles |
depends (as traditionally it has done) on
for black lads, even if they express their
painstaking attention being paid to the
concern in a different way. Sensitive,
interests of the lads. Had Martin not
authoritative dealings-knowmg how to
offered
obvious
practical
services-
judge the mood of an individual, when it
spending much of any session dusting,
is appropriate to grab somebody by the
sweeping, taking note of the repairs that
coat lapels to make a pomt, when it is
most
urgently
required
attetntion;
sensible to ’breach’ a lad, how to assess
arranging
employment opportunities;
tolerable levels of noise, cleanliness,
securing accommodation - ’this thing’
morality - are only possible in such
would not have continued. The lads
places and through such people.
recognised Martin’s authority in return
REFERENCES
for
tangible
benefits.
But
success
1. In July, 1981, Martin left his
depends
previous
on an officer exploiting the
office (Buslingthorpe Lane) to become
resources of places such as the Palace,
Senior at the Homeless Offenders Unit in
not just by being there, but by gaining
Leeds.
2. For several
access to a network of people (includ-
years the Palace was run as
an independent charity. Since Septem-
ing the residents themselves) who also
ber, 1981, it has been financed by the
are motivated by a concern for justice
Save the Children Fund.
Alcoholism Counselling
alcoholism field. The course content is
based on the experience of the MAPP
Dear Sir,
workers and is practice-orientated rather
1 was intrigued by Mr loads article
than theoretical, with students attending
(’Alcoholism: The Probation Service’s
the university part-time (one day a
Role’, Probation Journal, September
week) and continuing work in their own
1981) drawing attention to the need for
agency the rest of the week.
probation officers to be more prepared
The lack of &dquo;therapeutic commit-
to tackle the drink-related problems of
ment&dquo; amongst many statutory workers
...
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