The Purpose and Principles of Social Work

Restorative function seeks to remove factors that have caused a breakdown in social functioning.

Rehabilitative function focuses on putting the person back to a normal or healthy state of social functioning.

Preventive function aims to identify potential areas of disequilibrium to prevent its occurrence.

Restorative function involves early discovery, control, and elimination of harmful conditions or situations.

Preventive function helps individuals and groups to identify and resolve problems arising from a disequilibrium.