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Social worker for every family: Mayor outlines plan for residents of Šluknov ghetto
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Social worker for every family: Mayor outlines plan for residents of Šluknov ghetto

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The town of Šluknov plans to buy 400 apartments in 14 buildings on a problematic housing estate.
  • The goal is to transform the area and its residents through intensive social work.
  • Social workers will assist residents with debts, employment, and household management in a long-term effort.

The town of Šluknov, located in the Děčín district, is embarking on an ambitious plan to revitalize a troubled housing estate. The municipality intends to purchase 400 apartments spread across 14 panel buildings in the area.

The core of the revitalization strategy involves intensive social work aimed at transforming both the neighborhood and its inhabitants. Social workers will be deployed to provide comprehensive support to residents. This support will cover a range of issues, including managing debts, finding employment, and addressing the day-to-day challenges of running a household.

Šluknov Mayor Tomáš Kolonečný (STAN) described the initiative as a long-term commitment. "This will be long-term work," he stated, highlighting the sustained effort required to achieve meaningful change in the community. The plan signifies a proactive approach to tackling social issues within the problematic estate.

This will be long-term work.

— Tomáš KolonečnýThe mayor of Šluknov describes the expected duration and nature of the social work initiative.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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