title: Competence-centered social work: Prevention in action.
abstract: Competence-centered social work is presented as a useful approach for practice in prevention. Its major features are outlined and illustrated through examples from diverse settings. Of particular importance to prevention is the systematic focus on the person's assets and potentialities rather than weaknesses or pathology. It is stressed that the promotion of competence in clients should be a prominent aspect of social work intervention.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, The University of Connecticut, Greater Hartford Campus, 06117, West Hartford, CT.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Libassi
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Maluccio