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Charity Organization Societies were made up of Charitable groups that used scientific Philanthropy to help poor, distressed or deviant persons. The Societies considered themselves more than just Alms giving. Their ultimate goal was to restore as much self-sufficiency and responsibility as an individual could manage. Through their activities, the Societies tended to be aware of the range of Social Services available in their communities. They thus became the primary source of information and referral for all services. Through these referrals, a Society often became the central agency in the social services of its community. The Charity Organization Society Movement can be compared to the Settlement House movement which emphasized social reform rather than personal problems as the proper focus of charity. BRITAIN'S CHARITY ORGANISATION SOCIETY In Britain the Charity Organisation Society was led by Helen Bosanquet supported the concept of self help and limited government intervention to deal with the effects of poverty. The organisation claimed to use "scientific priciples to root out scroungers and target relief where it was most needed".Rees, Rosemary (2001). ''Poverty and Public Health 1815-1949''. London: Heinemann. REFERENCES |
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