There are many strategies available to the seasoned human services professional to assist of those their clients. Clients dealing with a crisis have more than one issue that needs to be addressed. Two of the most common service strategies are direct-service and system change.
Human service strategies The two most common human service strategies are direct service and systems-change. Direct service strategy provides services directly to the individual such as case management, counseling and/or behavior modification services (Mandell & Schram, 2012). Systems-change speaks of the changes in thinking, practice, policies, and procedures that enhance performance and reduce service barriers to children and families