Incluso: Social software for the social inclusion of marginalized youth

Abstract

Can {ICT}, and more specifically social software, support the social inclusion of marginalised youngsters? What is the role of welfare organisations working with such youngsters in this story and what are the main challenges that need to be overcome when using social software as a tool to aleviate social exclusion? This paper reports findings from the {INCLUSO} project and pilot projects in 4 partner organisations throughout Europe and presents tools to assist social work organisations in defining succesful strategies for adopting {ICT} and social software within their organization.