In the preparing phase of social work practice, _____ involves examining and considering information

available to you and your agency before an initial contact with clients or other constituents



A. preparatory arranging
B. preparatory consultation
C. preparatory empathy
D. preparatory reviewing


ANS: D
PG: 251
Feedback: In the preparing phase of social work practice, preparatory reviewing involves examining and considering
information available to you and your agency before an initial contact with clients or other constituents (Kadushin,
1983). When an individual, family, group, organization, or community has previously received service from your
agency, review the relevant case records.

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