In the example of the APA coalition in Pittsburg, some possible reasons for the coalition's failure

were:

a) The groups involved had too narrow of a focus and the coalition did not have an effective
communications plan internally or externally.
b) The coalition was chronically underfunded and this lack of funds promoted loss of enthusiasm
and morale.
c) Getting involvement from member organizations was difficult and there were internal staff and
volunteer conflicts.
d) There was no strong, effective leadership and the conservative members who provided most of
the funding for the coalition withdrew.


C

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Social Workers who work with Muslim families should:

a) Understand that family arrangements are more hierarchical than mainstream American families b) Have an understanding of gender constraints within the faith c) Appreciate that the client may be reluctant to work with a practitioner of the opposite sex d) All of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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