A social worker seeks to develop a relationship and case plan with a 15-year-old Black adolescent who is involved with a violent gang. His family has low expectations of him and focus on "staying out of trouble" as a primary goal. Some relatives have rejected him, telling him he will grow up like his father --- a chronic alcoholic and wanderer. Neighborhood adults have accorded him pariah status and are openly fearful, distrustful and occasionally hostile. He feels that police harass Black teenagers and do not provide protection. His school performance is poor and because of his attitude, teachers have low performance expectations for him. He does not participate in social agency recreational programs and view youth workers as simply another type of authority figure. The gang provides a
sense of community and family and offers opportunities to display power and competence. In working with the teenager described above, the social worker should consider a plan that uses
A. a family therapy approach.
B. an ecological systems approach.
C. a psychoanalytic approach.
D. a problem-solving approach.
B. an ecological systems approach.
An ecological systems approach is one which takes into account the social environment. A central feature of this adolescents life is his membership in the game. Thus, the most effective plan is one which recognizes and respects the centrality of this relationship.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The ________ approach is effective in getting family members in touch with their affective blocks so that a healthier family unit can exist
a. Narrative approach b. Solution-focused therapy c. Communication/experiential approach d. Structural family approach
The term _____ is defined in the text as the affiliation with a large group of people who
have common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background.
A. Ethnicity B. Culture C. Race D. Class
Cultural diversity is best expressed in
a) roles and institutions b) spirituality and religion c) behaviors and meanings d) families and communities