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What kinds of program objectives are often set in social service programs?

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EK Leung

10 September 2020

What kinds of program objectives are often set in social service programs?

What kinds of program objectives are often set in social service programs?

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John

9 September 2020

You are welcome.

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EK Leung

9 September 2020

I am aware of this now. Thank you!

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John

9 September 2020

Social service programs are often designed to achieve objectives in three areas: knowledge, affects (feelings and awareness), and behaviors.

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