The social and welfare attributes of community corrections provide opportunities for social work participation. The rationality of social work participation in community corrections is reflected in aspects such as its nature, philosophy, ethics, and values, which grant it unparalleled advantages in this field. However, the development of community corrections in rural areas is hindered by challenges such as insufficient awareness, inadequate financial support, and a lack of institutional professionalism. These issues lead to a lack of social work services and prevent the advantages of social work from being fully realized. Only by legally establishing the role of social work and enhancing the professionalism of social workers can the effectiveness of social work intervention in rural community corrections be ensured.

Wang Xiaoyu. Rationality and Challenges of Social Work Participation in Rural Community Corrections. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 12: 32-37. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2024.071206.

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