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prevenzione

English translation: social orientation / guidance

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Italian term or phrase:prevenzione
English translation:social orientation / guidance
Entered by: Lara Barnett

14:01 Jan 20, 2016
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc. / Theatre company bio
Italian term or phrase: prevenzione
This term actually comes from a translation I have already handed in - I am just curious as to how you all would translate this term. It comes from a document describing all the different activities this theatre company does. Here, in my opinion, the word "prevenzione" means that the very act of involving its students in the art of theatre, and everything that results from it, prevents problems that otherwise might arise. For example, if teenagers get involved in drama, as a result they make new friends, and will probably have less time and inclination to indulge in negative behaviours.

Or am I reading too much into this?

"La compagnia investe assiduo impegno nel settore della didattica teatrale quale strumento essenziale di diffusione della cultura ma anche di educazione,*** prevenzione*** e sensibilizzazione. Oggi più di 1000 allievi tra bambini, ragazzi ed adulti frequentano i laboratori organizzati e condotti dagli attori della compagnia."
Fiona Grace Peterson
Italy
Local time: 06:51
social orientation / guidance
Explanation:
I think your idea is accurate, but I don't think the single word "prevention" in English would carry the extent of the meaning. Therefore I would take a slight licence and use something on the lines of (using verb forms):

" ...but also to provide them with education, social orientation (or guidance), and mindfulness."

Or even in a verb-form style:

"... but also to educate, socially orientate and make aware the participants."

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I think in English this would imply that life's vices would then be prevented.

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"...While the community benefits from the fresh impulses released by the volunteers who bring with them their individual abilities according to education and personal circumstances, the young people find meaningful employment and/or the opportunity to SOCIALLY ORIENTATE themselves. "
http://www.franziskus.net/34_volunteers.html
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Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:51
Grading comment
In the end I went with socialisation. Thanks for your input everyone :-)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3social orientation / guidance
Lara Barnett
4preventative purposes (see below)
Lisa Jane
Summary of reference entries provided
dandamesh

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
preventative purposes (see below)


Explanation:
to translate this part I would rephrase:

quale strumento essenziale di diffusione della cultura ma anche di educazione,*** prevenzione*** e sensibilizzazione

like this-

as an essential tool for educational, preventative and social purposes as well as cultural ones.

or

as a key tool for educational, preventative and social awareness purposes as well as for promoting culture.

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What is drama therapy?

Drama therapy is the use of drama and theatre techniques and concepts for therapeutic, preventive, and educational purposes. The approach is based upon the healing potential inherent in drama, theatre, play, stories, and the creative arts.

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 06:51
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 24

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: You have to say what you're preventing.
18 mins
  -> I don't agree -it can also be used in a generic sense http://dramatherapycentre.org/drama-therapy/
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58 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
social orientation / guidance


Explanation:
I think your idea is accurate, but I don't think the single word "prevention" in English would carry the extent of the meaning. Therefore I would take a slight licence and use something on the lines of (using verb forms):

" ...but also to provide them with education, social orientation (or guidance), and mindfulness."

Or even in a verb-form style:

"... but also to educate, socially orientate and make aware the participants."

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Note added at 59 mins (2016-01-20 15:01:15 GMT)
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I think in English this would imply that life's vices would then be prevented.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2016-01-20 17:35:18 GMT)
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"...While the community benefits from the fresh impulses released by the volunteers who bring with them their individual abilities according to education and personal circumstances, the young people find meaningful employment and/or the opportunity to SOCIALLY ORIENTATE themselves. "
http://www.franziskus.net/34_volunteers.html

Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 2
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In the end I went with socialisation. Thanks for your input everyone :-)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  tradu-grace
35 mins
  -> Thank you.
agree  dandamesh: nice choice
1 hr
  -> Thank you.
agree  philgoddard: Or socialisation. I'm not keen on "mindfulness" though.
1 hr
  -> Thank you.
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Reference comments


2 hrs
Reference

Reference information:
you're right, I'm posting this link to let you see how TAG field can be useful


    Reference: http://www.treccani.it/vocabolario/prevenzione/
dandamesh
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 8
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