Social Work Framework
A framework to social work practice is based on a set of beliefs and assumptions about how, when, and under what conditions people and systems change and what a social worker can do to facilitate desired and needed change, such as speaking out and raising awareness of child abuse, how to report it, and how to get help. There are always underlying issues to human suffering, such as abuse, neglect, addictions, poverty and inequality between social classes, inadequate social policy, health, and unresolved family and cultural conflict. Inequality in resources and diversification also plays a part in discrimination between races, gender, ethnicity, age, and abled/or disabled.

Social work is designed to bring value to a client's life in the respect of teaching how to identify the causes of the problems and address solutions to those problems to enable the client to live a more fulfilled life style. Part of…...

Social Justice
Social Work Value/Social Justice- For centuries, philosophers have puzzled the human condition. Since humans have lived together there have been queries about how and why humans acts the way they do, not just individually, but how they form partnerships, groups and are able to cooperate enough for survival and the future possibilities for society. In particular. As technology continues to increase, so do the complexities of societal integration, and even more questions about the nature of humanity. Together, all these models form a generalization about what it means to be human and how that humanity faces challenges within the more negative aspects of human behavior. This is exemplified, for instance, in the works of the everend Martin Luther King, Jr., who noted: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one…...

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References

Barry, B. (2005). Why Social Justice Matters. Malden, MA: Polity Press.

Columbus Girls Academy. (2013). Teen Challenge for Girls in Chardon, OH. Retrieved from:  http://christianschoolforgirls.com/teen-challenge-for-girls-in-chardon-ohio/ 

CRC Health Group. (2011). Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction. Retrieved from:  http://www.crchealth.com/addiction/prescription-drug-addictions-2/ 

Dudziak, S. (2005) Educating for Justice. In Fergusan, I. et al., eds. Globalization, Global Justice and Social Work. New York: Routledge, pp. 139-5.

Social Work Field
Perception of Social Work

Social work is a challenging profession that also helps one make a difference in the lives of others (CUW 2011). It aims at improving the overall functioning and well-being of people served. A social worker must have a genuine and special concern for the poor, marginalized, and the vulnerable. Social work is an art and a science at the same time. It fits service to the needs of the person or persons served. Social workers practice their profession almost everywhere. They are found in hospitals, schools, churches, courts, community agencies, child and family service centers, mental health centers and other settings. They function as school social workers, mental health counselors, community planners, administrators, child protective service workers and advocates of various causes (CUW).

Social work is a unique profession, which possesses unique features (CUW 2011). It is founded on liberal arts. It builds on its own…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

CUW. What is Social Work? Concordia University Wisconsin, 2011. Retrieved on December 16, 2011 from   htmlhttp://www.cuw.edu/Programs/socialwork/whatisSocialwork ,

Humphrey, Anne. What is Ethical Dilemma in Social Work Practice. eHow: eHow.com.

Retrieved on December 16, 2011 from http://www.ehow.com/facts_5650699_ethical-dilemma-social-work-practice_html

Smith, Elizabeth. Types of Social Work Experience. eHow: Demand Media, Inc.

The creation of timely and well-designed outputs leads to further information recording, correcting and completing previous recordings. This builds into a "virtuous circle (Gatehouse et al.)."
Social workers rendering children's services should analyze their own work, compare it with others and contribute their data for evaluation (Gatehouse et al., 2004). They need output tools in order to do this. The critical outputs for improving child protection services are, in most cases, the outputs required from day-to-day operations, administration and management at the case, team and service levels. These outputs include built-in System alerts, notifications and exception reports. System alerts provide advanced warnings of required actions and service delivery mistakes or failures. Notifications are made to improvement communication between teams, departments and agencies. And exception reports identify, note or follow up cases of individual children whose needs have not been met. Findings of this study suggest that electronic information systems, such…...

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Gatehouse, M. et al. (2004). Information outputs for children's social services. Center for Child and Family Research: Loughborough University. Retrieved on February 6, 2012

from http://www.ac.uk/research/ccfr/Publicatins/OutputsreportFinal.pdf

Healthcare Network (2012). Child protection overshadowed by computer system. The Guardian: Guardian News and Media Limited. Retrieved on February 6, 2012 from http://www.smarthealthcare.com/child-protection

Miller, E. (2012). How to understand and communicate social informatics. eHow:

After all, television attracts people to watch it and perhaps this could provide an interface to get the client and the social caseworker to interact more effectively with each other.
Many caseworkers perceive that the new information technology compromises their ability to offer services at all or in the quality of the services because it has greatly increased their caseloads, therefore making it impossible to deliver the services they previously could on a client by client basis. As stated above, the ability to perceive that younger clients may be getting more services may not occur to case workers over 35 and would probably to those who are under that age. This is especially the case when the it system goes down and then they can not deliver services via paper or have to reschedule a visit. This just further clogs the caseworker's overworked schedule. Additionally, there would be a question…...

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References

Choi, G., Ligon, J., & Ward, J. (2002). Computer anxiety and social workers: differences by access, use, and training. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 19(1), 1-12.

Saade, R.G., & Kira, D. (2009). Computer anxiety in e-learning: The effect of computer self-efficacy.

Journal of Information Technology Education, 8, 177-191.

Social work acquires its name by virtue of its responsibilities. The profession is entrusted by society to look at how individuals are affected by their environment, how they interact and are affected by their community, and at how individuals are influenced by social institutions. These are important responsibilities and it is important that the profession keep its eye on its responsibilities (Howe, 1994).
Too often the profession's clients are victims of an imperfect social system. Such victims are disadvantaged, disenfranchised, and forgotten. Their resources both financially and personally are limited. The duty of the social work profession is stand firmly on the side of such victims and to ensure that they are, at a minimum, provided with some measure of social justice (Lundy, 2011).

It is the pursuit for social justice that distinguishes social work from other professions. Social workers are dedicated to making a difference and making sure that society is…...

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References

H.Schwartz, R. (2007). Social Worker Hope and Perceived Burnout: The Effects of Age, Years in Practice, and Setting. Administration in Social Work, 103-119.

Howe, D. (1994). Modernity, Postmodernity and Social Work. British Journal of Social Work, 513-532.

Lundy, C. (2011). Social Work, Social Justice, and Human Rights: A Structural Approach to Practice. Tornto: University of Toronto Press.

Reisch, M. (2001). Nature of Work and Future of the Social Work Profession. Social Work, 9-19.

Social work played a role in these processes in different ways, based on the existing perception about women and femininity. The profession itself has a range of ideological origins. Some people suggest that it is a continuance of the benevolent and charitable traditions linked to the functions of various Churches; others search for its roots in social movements, especially in the labor agencies and the women's movement. Various welfare regimes link social work with social and cultural environments. From the start, many of its activities relate with services targeted at women, treating them within the context of the prevailing femininity ideologies. Modern research indicates that the role of women in establishing social work was greater than was believed in the past, when only provider and user roles were attributable to them. The account of social work is of rising interest to researchers in social work. This illustrates social change at…...

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References

Bennett, J. (2012). Elisabeth Badinter's 'The Conflict': Does Modern Motherhood Undermine

Women? Retrieved From:  http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/23/elisabeth-badinter-s-the-conflict-does-modern-motherhood-undermine-women.html 

Feit, M.D. (2003). Toward a definition of social work practice: Reframing the dichotomy.

Keating, C. (2005).Building Coalitional Consciousness, NWSA Journal: Retrieved From:

Social Work Theories
Human behavior is very difficult to predict on a consistent basis. The amount of stimuli that the human mind intakes causes an infinite amount of possibilities that the person can choose from. Luckily for professional social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists conducting many experiments have developed certain theories that can explain human behavior. These models are tools that healers and doctors can use to help identify and eventually treat problems that are occurring in society today causing chaos and dysfunction.

The purpose of this essay is to examine two separate theories on human behavior and discuss them in terms of their application to at risk or oppressed populations, which includes nearly every segment of society. This essay will first examine self-determination theory (SDT) as a useful means of explaining human behavior and relate the ideas contained in this theory to the professional practice of social work. The second theory this…...

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References

Bowlby, J.(1969) Attachment and Loss. Volume 1: Attachment; . London: Hogarth Press

Deci, E. & Ryan, R. (2012) . Self-Determination Theory. Retrieved from  http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=SePipgh2z7kC&oi=fnd&pg=PA416&dq=self+determination+theory&ots=_LntsmLZwT&sig=m9VIj7HAgdzkfac8vhlR6MOBMtE#v=onepage&q=self%20determination%20theory&f=false 

Gagne, M.. & Deci, E. (2005). Self-Determination Theory and Work Motivation. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 26, 331-262, 2005. Retrieved from  http://www.langleygroup.com.au/images/Deci-2005-Self-determination-theory-and-work-motivation-.pdf 

Flaherty, S. (2011). A Review of Attachment Theory in the Context of Adolescent Parenting. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 2011 Mar-Apr, 25(2): 114-121. Retrieved from  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3051370/

Social Work
Summary Assessment of My Motivation, eadiness, and Suitability for the Profession of Social Work

Social work is a profession that denotes incredible responsibility to individuals, community, and colleagues. As a personal passion, social work is a calling. Yet it takes more than interest in helping others to establish a professional foundation based on respect and hard work. My overall readiness for being a professional social worker depends on factors like adequate training in primary areas of specialization, awareness of target populations or populations of interest, understanding of sociological theories and forces, and knowledge of multiple modalities and interventions. When I ask myself whether I am suitable for the profession, I first look at my underlying beliefs, motivations, attributes, and characteristics. I need to be honest when addressing potential biases, such as those imparted by race, religion, social class, gender, and upbringing. Likewise, I need to ask myself how willing I…...

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References

"16 Personalities," (2014). Retrieved online:  http://www.16personalities.com/isfj-personality 

"About Eco-Maps," (n.d.). Retrieved online:  http://socialwork.msu.edu/koehler/docs/AboutEcomaps.pdf 

GenoPro (2014). Retrieved online:  http://www.genopro.com/genogram/

Social Work
Exercise

The imaginary recording helped me to examine the language that I use commonly, and listen for embedded biases. I noticed that I assumed that the client could hear me and see me, rather than acknowledge the fact that the client could be deaf or visually impaired. It might be helpful to establish immediately whether the client requires assistive technologies when understanding the types of services we provide. I also noticed that I did not readily acknowledge the possibility that the client might not identify with gender binaries. In the future, I could ask a more open-ended question such as, "How do you perceive gender, and how central is gender to your personal identity?" I did not mention religion, but it might be helpful to know if the client values religion and incorporate our stance on religion from the onset of therapy. One of the most glaring mistakes that I…...

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References

Ismail, A. (n.d.). Religious taboos in Judaism. Opposing Views. Retrieved online: http://people.opposingviews.com/religious-taboos-judaism-4581.html

"Jewish Culture," (n.d.). Retrieved online:  http://nursing322sp10.wordpress.com/jewish-culture/

Social Work: Working With Substance Abuse Issues
Social Work

Individuals in the clinical population of interest

Substance abuse includes use of drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and opioids, and other substances such as alcohol, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates. Often use of these substances leads to criminal ramifications since they are outlawed in many states alongside possible social, physical, and psychological consequences from their use. They also lead to antisocial behaviors and may lead to dependency on the drug by the user.

It is estimated that substance abuse is common in 120 million persons using hard drugs and other substances. The age of these users ranges from the early age of 14 onwards with reports suggesting that close to half of students in the 12th grade have used illegal drugs at some point in their lives. Common drugs among these young users are alcohol and cigarettes of tobacco.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there…...

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References

Hays, D.G., & Erford, B.T. (2013). Developing Multicultural Counseling Competence: A Systems Approach. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Marbley, A.F. (2011). Multicultural Counseling: Perspectives from Counselors as Clients of Color. London, UK: Taylor & Francis.

Ponterotto, J.G. (2009). Handbook of Multicultural Counseling. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.

Segovia, F., & Defever, R. (2010). TRENDS -- AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION ON IMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRATION POLICY. The Public Opinion Quarterly, 74(2), 375-394. doi: 10.2307/40660649

Social Work
Comparing micro macro approaches

Social Work from Different Perspectives

In this paper, we will assess the roles and duties which a social worker can provide from an individual and through a community basis to any other individual or community. We will also examine the advantages and disadvantages in both of the work types and then prefer our chosen methodology supported by valid reasoning. Finally, we will list our current capabilities to carry out a community/administrative practice approach.

Individual/Micro basis

On an individual basis, social work can be performed by any person having a specific set of means needed to help any other person who is in need of any sort of aid. The means with which any person can rely on to help others can vary such as through financial assistance, skills, technical expertise and so on. There are many different fields which allow its practitioners to help others through social work; one…...

Social Work With Individuals
Describe the preliminary phase of the counseling work and the beginning (or contracting) phase.

As Shulman demonstrates, each phase of the work of counseling requires its own specific skills and techniques, and all phases have their own importance and necessity within the counseling process as a whole. Each phase has a skill set and knowledge base required by the counselor for the success of the work of counseling. The very first phase is the preliminary phase. This phase is one which the counselor completes alone, when the counselor attempts to make himself or herself aware of the phases which might emerge during the counseling session (Shulman, 2008). During this stage, the counselor should also draft strategies for responding to the cues, both direct and indirect, made by the client. The counselor needs to brush up on all possible ways of putting the client's feelings into words.

On the other…...

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References

Shulman, L.(2008) The Skills of Helping. Belmont: Cengage Learning

The ultimate aim is then to cultivate skills that he can use on his own to help him maintain a constructive life and relationships.
What is interesting is that, although we are completely different in terms of culture, values and background, my client and I both have the same basic expectations and needs in terms of the social work relationship. We both need the professional to understand us on the basis of our own values rather than those of the professional working with us. We both need to cultivate skills that will ultimately help us work autonomously on the problems we face.

The only difference is, potentially, the degree and nature of the problems we face, as well as the time it would probably take us to cultivate the skills needed to help us face our problems independently. These differences will occur on a case by case basis, but the important…...

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References

Coady, N. And Lehman, P. (2007). Theoretical Perspective for Direct Social Work Practice: a generalist-eclectic approach. Springer Publishing Company.

Dhooper, S.S. And Moore, S.E. (2000). Social Work Practice with Culturally Diverse People. Sage.

Hepworth, DH, Rooney, R.H. And Rooney, G.D. (2009). Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. Cengage Learning.

Kirst-Ashman, K.K. And Hull, G.H. (2009). Understanding Generalist Practice. Cengage Learning.

Social ork Theory: Australia
An Assessment of an Application of estern Social ork Theory the Indigenous People of Australia

Today, there is a considerable debate in the Asia-Pacific region concerning the importance of indigenous models of social work. This debate focuses on whether social work needs to discover a unique model for every context which is significantly different from other contexts; for example, socialist instead of capitalist, predominantly rural instead of urban, poorly developed as against medium or well developed, and Buddhist as opposed to Muslim or Christian? In the alternative, does social work actually possess a universal core of theory, values, skills, and intervention methods that can be adapted to, or otherwise modified within, each particular national or local context? (Midgley 1981). To this end, this paper examines the viability of applying estern social work theory to the indigenous people of Australia, followed by a summary of the research in the…...

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Works Cited

Elliott, Doreen, Nazneen S. Mayadas, and Thomas D. Watts (Eds.). International Handbook on Social Work Theory and Practice. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1997.

Cornely, Seno A. And Denise D. Bruno. Brief History of Social Work Practice and Professional Education. In Elliott al., International Handbook on Social Work Theory and Practice. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1997.

International Federation of Social Workers. (1976). International Code of Ethics for the Professional Social Worker. Geneva, Switzerland.

Mayadas N.S. And D.B. Lasan. Integrating refugees into alien cultures. In C. Guzzetta, A.J. Katz, and R.A. English (Eds.). Education for Social Work Practice: Selected International Models. New York: Council on Social Work Education, 1984.

Tips for Outlining an Essay on Child Observation

I. Introduction

Begin with a compelling hook, such as a vivid anecdote or thought-provoking statistic.
Briefly state the thesis statement, outlining the main argument or claim you will make about child observation.
Provide a brief overview of the essay's structure and main points.

II. Body Paragraph 1: Importance and Benefits of Child Observation

Discuss the significance of child observation in understanding child development and behavior.
Highlight the benefits of observing children firsthand, such as gaining insights into their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Support your claims with research and examples from your own observations.

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1. The role of power dynamics in sexual violence: How do issues of power and control contribute to acts of sexual violence?

2. The intersectionality of sexual violence: How do factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status intersect to shape experiences of sexual violence?

3. The impact of rape culture on attitudes towards sexual violence: How does the normalization of sexual violence in society contribute to victim blaming and perpetuate rape culture?

4. Addressing the stigma and shame surrounding sexual violence: How can we work to destigmatize survivors' experiences and create a supportive and understanding environment for them to come forward?

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Exploring the Complexities of Trauma: Essay Topic Ideas

1. The Impact of Trauma on the Developing Brain

How does trauma alter neurobiological development, particularly in childhood?
Examine the long-term effects of early life trauma on brain structure and function.
Discuss intervention strategies that can mitigate the negative impacts of trauma on brain development.

2. The Role of Resilience in Trauma Recovery

Define resilience and explore its role in overcoming traumatic experiences.
Analyze the factors that contribute to resilience in trauma survivors.
Discuss strategies for fostering resilience in individuals and communities affected by trauma.

3. Trauma and Cultural Context: Intersectionality and Disparities

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1. The Role of Nature and Nurture in Speech and Language Development

Discuss the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to speech and language skills.
Explore the interplay between innate abilities, parental input, and sociocultural influences.
Examine how early experiences can shape language development and academic success.

2. The Importance of Parent-Child Interactions for Speech and Language

Describe how parental speech, singing, and reading foster language development.
Analyze the role of scaffolding, imitation, and feedback in language acquisition.
Discuss the challenges and strategies for supporting language development in homes with limited English proficiency.

3. The Use of Technology to Promote Speech and....