Methodological and Evaluation Framework for Group Social Work with People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Area of Sexuality and Relationships

(in English) This thesis examines the possibilities of group social work with people with intellectual disabilities in the area of sexuality and relationships. It integrates theoretical foundations related to the sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities, group social work, empowerment, and the concept of educational social work with the author's practical experience from the Otevřená cesta project implemented by the organisation Freya. The aim of the thesis is to develop a methodological framework for working with educational groups focused on sexuality and relationships and to evaluate their impact on participants' knowledge and understanding. The research section, which describes the evaluation of the educational groups, employs a mixed-methods research design. The evaluation shows that group social work contributes to increased knowledge, strengthened competencies, greater openness in communicating about intimate topics, and improved recognition of risky situations. The thesis emphasises the importance of a safe space, visual methods, and the need for systematic education within social services. The findings demonstrate that group social work is an effective approach to supporting the autonomy, dignity, and rights of people with intellectual disabilities in the field of sexuality and...