Service Diversity Among Municipalities in the Support Programs for the Self-reliance of Needy Persons

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  • 生活困窮者自立支援事業体制の自治体間多様性の計量分析
  • ――支援件数と就労支援メニューに注目して――
  • A Quantitative Analysis
Published
2025-10-30
DOI
  • 10.24533/spls.17.2_94
Publisher
Japan Association for Social Policy Studies

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<p>This study examines why and how the policy implementation systems for the Support for the Self-reliance of Needy Persons （SSNP） have become so diverse among municipalities in Osaka Prefecture. We analyse service provision, client numbers and support measures to identify the policy patterns of each municipality. The analysis reveals three main findings : First, municipalities with a high Area Deprivation Index have received a more significant number of new consultations, which indicates that the number within SSNP accurately reflects the local area’s needs. Second, we did not find evidence that comprehensive projects are being developed in areas with high levels of deprivation. Third, although relatively few, some municipalities are addressing both the demand and supply sides of the labour market. Such municipalities support individuals facing significant difficulties and implement support measures for those in need by engaging employers through initiatives such as job fairs and placements. The four municipalities discussed in this special issue can be identified as those that have fostered cooperative relationships with various local groups and established a comprehensive support system for those in need by utilising local resources.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390868925484379008
  • DOI
    10.24533/spls.17.2_94
  • ISSN
    24332984
    18831850
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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