Expound on this statement: "Advocacy is viewed by social workers as a professional mandate and mark of competency." Why is it a professional mandate? How is advocacy a way to gauge competence?

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Students need to address the ETHICS in NASW related to advocacy such as "‘advocate for living conditions conducive to the fulfillment of basic human needs" (NASW, 2008, Sec. 6.01) and the ability to teach, initiate, assist, and organize clients so they may advocate for themselves.

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By 1999 the life expectancy in the United States increased to about

A) 67 years B) 87 years C) 97 years D) 77 years

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Problem streams, solution streams, and political streams are all part of the

a. Policy analysis process b. Process Stream c. Rational Policy Development d. Evaluative Policy Development

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Review the steps involved in community assessment as presented in this chapter. Would they be feasible in the geographic community where you live or work? Would you add any steps to the assessment process?

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Forms of sexual penetration include:

A. Objects B. Genital & Anal C. Digital D. A & B E. All of the above

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