The Southern Poverty Law Center would be consulted in which situation?
a. An elderly patient can't afford needed medications because his adult child uses the money for gambling.
b. A group of immigrants are paid half the wages as the citizens of the country receive.
c. Single mothers living below poverty level sell their government-subsidized food to purchase items such as make-up and gasoline for their cars.
d. A gang of teenagers target students who participate in alternate lifestyle choices.
ANS: D
Correct: The Southern Poverty Law Center is a national organization that promotes tolerance in schools and monitors militant hate groups and initiates law suits against violent offenders.
Incorrect:
a. Social workers or agencies such as the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) would be involved in representing the needs of this vulnerable population.
b. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission would be contacted when unfair wages are paid to minorities or disadvantaged groups.
c. The Southern Poverty Law Center focuses on hate groups and does not intervene in poverty issues or concerns. Social workers would be involved with the needs of this vulnerable group.
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