Discuss Wakefield’s meaning in the statement, “It is the focus on minimal distributive
justice that differentiates clinical social work from traditional psychotherapy” Be sure to
explain “minimal distributive justice.”
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Students should know what basic social minimum means and social worker’s role in
bringing someone above that minimum. Also acceptable is discussion of social justice for micro
practice by focusing on clients who lack basic social needs.
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A. the settlement movement B. indoor relief C. Charity Organization Societies D. the Elizabethan Poor Laws
Once a problem has been identified and a decision has been made to address the problem the next
step is: a) Find cases and documentation to substantiate the problem, and define the pervasiveness of the problem. b) Set up a meeting with collegues to discuss possible solutions to the problem. c) Contact relevant legislators and the local level, set a meeting and begin a discussion on how the problem could be addressed d) Begin by contacting a community organizer and planning a strategy to mobilize the community around solving the problem.
A person who has lived in a neighborhood for less than five years but plans to stay
indefinitely, is known as a) native b) relocator c) settler d) drifter