thus proceed with an assessment of their parents. Other considerations will be included such as other adults living with in the household namely Michael and Edith with consideration of their environment. Darren Darren at risk of receiving an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO); however O’Dell (2011) suggests youths are often misunderstood by society and implies ASBO’s contribute to this by adding to fears of crime rather than a true reflection of actual offences. Furthermore Crawford (2010) suggests
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learn basic research methodology through my undergraduate Social Work degree. A graduate program would allow me to build upon this knowledge in order to not only perform research projects but also to evaluate the work of others. The graduate program at Renison University College specifically addresses my desire to work within the health care field. The holistic framework used by Renison University College closely mirrors my own personal values. I have a personal interest in bureaucratic insurance
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European countries‚ which has successively changed from a mainly ethnically homogeneous society into a multi-ethnic society due to international migration. Meanwhile‚ the issue of population aging are challenging social work practice in Sweden. This article gives an insight into social work for elder immigrants in Sweden‚ who are vulnerable because of previous events‚ cultural differences and communication difficulties. An interview case is introduced at the beginning to elicit some worrying conditions
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5/3/13 Social Work Theories Social Work Theories A social work theory provides an objective analysis of problems experienced by a society and the theoretical basis for various practices that are aimed towards dealing with them. These theories differ in their approach to solving social problems. Read to get a perspective of modern theoretical models‚ that represent different paradigms of social change. Social work is all about dealing with the various problems that besiege a society‚ inhibiting
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The conversation among social work professionals‚ until recently‚ has largely regarded nature’s effect on the human disposition as opposed to the nurturing one receives throughout the life cycle. Ecological systems theory states that a person is largely reliant on their environment. The two are so intricately woven that it is nearly impossible to separate the two in an effort to assign responsibility for human characteristics. In basic terms‚ the environment affects the person just as significantly
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very important for us to be able to give the best care possible. 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of own work Effective communication is to understand service user and assist them in according to that. Nothing can be done properly without a complete communication. I find it very effective to communicate in all aspects of my own work‚ without it we would be unable to do a very important part of our job. As we have to find ways to communicate with the following to be
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Introduction As a social worker‚ it is essential to be diverse and culturally competent for the reason that one will encounter clients with diverse backgrounds from his or her own. A client may be different due to their race‚ ethnicity‚ religion‚ sexual orientation‚ or any other factor. However‚ the social worker’s purpose is to enhance the client’s well-being while attending to his or her needs‚ as well as being sensitive to their cultural and ethnic diversity (National Association of Social Workers‚ 1999)
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to have a disability. Disability can often be seen as a form of social deviance‚ and so‚ because of this‚ the disability community can be othered and excluded within mainstream society. This essay will give examples of how othering occurs and how othering could be avoided‚ when working as a social worker with people with disabilities. Social workers have an extremely important role in the lives of people with a disability. Social workers are often a person with a disability’s voice and advocate
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MODERN SOCIAL WORK THEORY Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface to the Third Edition A Note on Terminology xiii xiv xv xviii PART 1 Thinking about social work theory 1 The Construction of Social Work Theory What this chapter is about MAIN POINTS Practice and practice theories Practice and other theory The social construction of welfare and social work Are there paradigms of social work? Is social work theory ‘modern’ or ‘postmodern’? Arenas of social work construction The social
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The career of a social worker is a distinct and varied profession that aims to enhance events and lifestyles of susceptible populations. Being a social worker is not an easy task; however‚ it is a gratifying and rewarding career. Social workers take responsibility of helping families‚ and various groups of people to deal with problems they are having in their lives. In order to become a successful social worker‚ one would need to work on strategies such as: how to achieve one’s goals‚ how to collaborate
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