Armut und Soziale Arbeit
摘要
The article emphasizes the central role of poverty in social work and identifies a deficit in the professional discourse on this issue. Practitioners in various fields are confronted with poverty and require a professional understanding of relevant poverty concepts and indicators. Both, concepts and indicators provide crucial data to better understand the lived realities of individuals affected by poverty and to respond appropriately. The article highlights the importance of comprehensive knowledge about poverty concepts and their associated indicators for a professional social work practice.