IMPACT, EFFECTIVENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SOCIAL POLICIES AND LOCAL DEMOCRACY THROUGH THE SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT

The paper presents an analysis and an evaluation of the opportunities, contributions and limitations that the institutionalized participation structures present in the field of Local Social Services to study in depth the democratic process in local public policies, as well as the proposals and alternatives that, from their participants would suppose to intensify for the local governance and for the efficacy of centers, organizations and social intervention professions. For its proper illustration and contextualization we mention the reform lines that introduce the new Autonomic Social Services Laws and also the findings and conclusions obtained trough an empirical research about citizenship in The Region de Murcia Social Policies contrasting and comparing their results with realities and trends observed in others studies and experiences.