My Philosophy of Social Work Amanda Metropolitan State University Introduction While thinking about this paper and determining what values‚ beliefs‚ and concepts influence me as a social worker‚ I found myself having difficulty in determining what those influences have been. I am thankful for this paper‚ as it has allowed me to step back and examine all of the things that have influenced me along this journey. The unfortunate part is that I more gaps than anything
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Social Worker/Agency Interview Kathy Whitten SCWK 530 October 3‚ 2012 Dr. Anna Martin-Jearld Social Worker/Agency Interview The Journey I chose to interview Mark Duney from Harbor Counseling Services for my assignment. Because I had never taken public transportation before it took some research to figure out where the Gatra runs and how do I get there because‚ of course‚ it doesn’t run right out in front of my house. I walked downtown‚ about a half a mile‚ to where the Gatra stop was near
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Topic 1: The social work profession is constantly evolving‚ and with that‚ my understanding of it also continues evolving. When I was growing up I had the mindset that social work meant the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Because of that small-minded point of view‚ I knew at a very young age that I did not want to go into social work. I actually did want to work in the social work profession; I just did not know what that meant at the time. It is ironic because today my full-time
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The social worker gathered information for Christine’s case from her file‚ a treatment plan meeting‚ and a private conversation with the clint. Christine’s file provided an extensive history on her life since coming into foster care. Included in her file were previous incident reports‚ which allowed the social worker to learn what Christine’s areas of weakness are in regards to her behavior. One such incident report detailed a recent occasion where Christine and her boyfriend at the time were making
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Tina Barsam November 28‚ 2001 Paper 1 Eng 305/Cross Multicultural Education in America America has long been called "The Melting Pot" because it is made up of a varied mix of races‚ cultures‚ and ethnicities. As more and more immigrants come to America searching for a better life‚ the population naturally becomes more diverse. This has‚ in turn‚ spun a great debate over multiculturalism. Some of the issues under fire are who is benefiting from the education‚ and how to present the
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Ethical Issue of Long Work Hours Xinyu Zhou Grad 6 Taught by Dr. Mark Smith Introduction Today‚ long work hours have become a significant issue. For employees’ health and the normal operation of the society system‚ ethical issue of long work hours should be cared more. Countless evidence shows that long work hours increase the workers’ risks for injury and disease. For instance‚ a research by American government estimates that long work hours increase the possibilities for
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Should artists address social and political issues in their work? Yes! I think that it is necessary for us to give physical form to things we think and feel strongly about‚ especially when it comes to social and political issues. We use art in our everyday lives for communicating information‚ day-to-day living‚ spiritual sustenance‚ personal expression‚ visual delight as well as for social and political purposes. Art can be used for communicating specific information. Art can make a strong statement
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The Hidden Minority Upon hearing multicultural counseling‚ culturally diverse counseling‚ or counseling of diverse populations most people may think of groups that differ from the dominant culture in our society‚ such as‚ race‚ culture‚ ethnicity‚ etc. Many people do not think beyond these categories to consider a second tier of diversity‚ for instance‚ age‚ disability‚ sexual orientation‚ etc. What is the dominant culture? In most references the comparison is associated with the White Euro-American
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Social work is a profession which deals with people who are in the minority part of the society‚ social workers deal with women who are in abusive relationships‚ rape victims‚ vulnerable children‚ social workers work with individuals‚ families‚ couples and the community at large. Since feminism is about getting rid of oppression of women and girl children‚ I think it would be relevant to use the feminist theory in solving issues that affect women‚ for example‚ oppression‚ rape and violent relationships
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Social justice is the justice in terms of the distribution of wealth‚ opportunities‚ and privileges. Diversity is the state of diverse or a variety or range of things. You are being watched‚ from the way you walk‚ talk‚ look‚ sound‚ and more. People perceive other individuals by first impressions and what they’ve heard. Others tend to group certain people based off of one or a couple of people they’ve stumbled across before. Everyone should be informed about social justice and the diversity of people
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