Briefly describe the four major categories of theories for informing direct social work practice. Which category do you think offers the most benefit to clients? Describe this category in detail and explain why you feel that this type of direct practice is most beneficial for clients. Support your position from material in the text
What will be an ideal response?
Model Response: Consider the social work values that might influence your decision to take this client, such as the possibility of and belief in change that the profession is founded on, the notion of inherent worth and dignity of every hu-man being, and the notion of social justice. Also consider you knowledge of hu-man behavior, particularly of child growth and development in understanding the actions of a 12 year old against their 3 year old brother. Consider the environ-ment in which the assault took place. Finally, weigh-in on your own biases about teenagers, young children, and troubled families. Consider all of these factors in reaching a decision about accepting this client, recognizing that the best decision should be what is best for the client.
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The Ecomap will help identify the relevant ______ in a client’s life.
A. services B. spirituality C. systems D. social policies
List several reasons for the disparity in health between the poor and those with greater resources
What will be an ideal response?
Successful fundraising is increased when donors have multiple reasons for supporting a cause or activity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Evelyn claims that out of the 1000 surveys that she sent by mail to random addresses around the city, only 121 were returned. She is worried that the 121 people who responded are systematically different from the rest. Evelyn is not concerned about:
a. Attrition b. Non-response bias c. Self-selection bias d. Motivated respondent bias