Scapegoats, Group Workers, and Pre-emptive Intervention

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between small groups and their scapegoats, viewing it as a two-way transaction. Protective intervention by the worker—in defense of the scapegoat—is termed “pre-emptive intervention.” The card game bridge is used to help understand the cause and effect of such intervention. A suggested alternative intervention, illustrated by practice records, is related to the reciprocal social work model.

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