...Social worker duties involve dealing with individual and social problems as well as situation that are, by definition, problematic and complex. A lot of situations in which social workers interfere become ethically complicated. These complications increase when we consider the general societal context and that of agency, and social workers’ professional and personal values. Though social workers’ professional values may be partly compatible with societal values, nonetheless there are some differences in emphasis, priorities and or understanding (Osmo and Landau, 2006). As a social worker making decisions about what to do in cases that feature ethical problems as well as dilemmas integrates our ethical judgements or evaluation of what is right...
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...I have three reflections after I listened to the presentation of Biestek’s model of social work principles by my classmates. First of all, I understood that Biestek set out seven principles for social work practice and casework was based on respect of people, but I thought it had a conflict with legislation and ethics code. For example, the social worker received a 15-year-old client told him that there are currently participating in the gang, and he expected to have a conflict with another gang that it related the extension of control during the day after tomorrow. The client requested a social worker must keep secret. And the social worker had promised that the conference will be kept confidential when providing service to the client. If a social worker reports to one’s superior or police, social worker will violate one of the principles: confidentiality. Otherwise, if a social worker keeps secret, one may infringe criminal procedure ordinance and the client’s life will be in danger. Therefore, social workers often need to strike a balance between the legislation and ethics code, and use professional knowledge and analysis to resolve the problem. Secondly, Biestek's principles were appeared in 1950s, thus these seven principles may not be suitable for modern society and out of touch with the present or the future. For instance, nowadays there are several technologies, resources, welfares and policies to improve living standard, thus gradually changing human thinking, behaviors...
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...issues, along with personal issues. Darren is going through a divorce and is currently unemployed. He explains he has never received what he really needed from his parents. There are different challenges Darren is experiencing at the same time. As his counselor, it is my duty to work through his issues using the Hill and O’Brien helping skills model. Stage One – Exploration Stage one; exploration is a critical stage in the counseling process, where the counselor and the client build upon their therapeutic relationship (Niles, Goodman & Pope, 2001). As Darren’s counselor, it is my responsibility to engage him in activities in order to build rapport, express empathy, and encourage story telling. In the exploration stage, it is essential to guide Darren in developing a comprehensive career...
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...questions: a. The psychiatric model and social work model define normal behavior differently. Think of an example of a behavior that might be considered abnormal. Use each model to describe it. Answer: When it comes to behavior, I think that it is considered abnormal when it is out of the ordinary of what society is use to, like an impairment, undesirable, or dysfunctional behavior. The psychiatric model treats a mental disorder as abnormal and treats their clients like a regular doctor might treat asthma or the flu. The social work model does not usually classify an individual as abnormal. It is believed that environment and experiences or genetics bring on the disorder or issues that a client is having. At least this is how I perceive...
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...MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND MEDIA SCHOOL ISSUE OF MULTICULTURALISM IN SOCIAL WORKS Master Thesis Master thesis Supervisor: Vilnius, 2015 CONTENTS LIST OF USED ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES INTRODUCTION 1. HIGHLIGHTING LITERATURE ON THE PROBLEM OF MULTICULTURALISM IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE 1.1 ------------------------------------------------- Meaning and concept of social work and multiculturalism 1.2 ------------------------------------------------- Social work theories 1.3 ------------------------------------------------- Characteristics of social work 1.4 ------------------------------------------------- Social work in a multicultural society 1.5 ------------------------------------------------- Social change goals in multiculturalism 1.6 ------------------------------------------------- conclusion INTRODUCTION Multiculturalism is one of the biggest issues in Nigeria where the population is over 150 million with multi-faceted ethnic and cultural differences which pose major constraints on the socio-economic development of the nation. Wong (2006 cited in Udebunu, 2011) asserts that multiculturalism appreciates and recognizes, without ignoring or turning blind side to the presence of variety of cultural groups coexisting in a particular society. Rather than conjuring a common identity for widely dispersed groups, multiculturalism...
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...drawing on the theories of organisation, partnership and theories like systems change of social work. It will identify and analyse any barriers to change and examine the change plan using Lewin’s model of change. The essay will look at methods of intervention and relate to professional development. The organisation I work for is a charity which operates across twenty three London Boroughs. It aims to support a diverse group of different service users of various ethnic origins such as African – Caribbean, Asian, British etc. A wide range of services are provided covering various mental and general health needs of vulnerable people, as well as supporting families and people at risk of...
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...Özdemir, Baykara Acar, Acar ve Duyan Araştırma SOCIAL SKILL LEVELS OF STUDENTS OF SOCIAL WORK: DO OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE? The study tries to compare the social skill levels of 97 students in the Department of Social Work Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Hacettepe University, who participate and those who do not participate in activities outside classroom. The data obtained through the research shows that there is a meaningful relationship, statistically, between certain demographic characteristics of the students and their scores on social skill inventory sub-scales; and proving that the total social skill scores of those who participate in artistic, sports and any other social activities are considerably higher than those who do not participate in such activities. Key Words: Social work students, social skill, outside activities Sosyal Hizmet Öğrencilerinin Sosyal Beceri Düzeyleri: Ders Dışı Etkinlikler Bir Fark Yaratıyor mu? Uğur ÖzDEMİR* Yüksel BAYKARA ACAR** Hakan ACAR** Veli DUYAN*** * Dr., Hacettepe Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü ** Doç. Dr., Hacettepe Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü *** Prof. Dr., Ankara Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Sosyal Hizmet Bölümü ÖZET Bu çalışmanın amacı ders dışı etkinliklere katılımın sosyal beceri düzeyi üzerinde bir etkisi olup olmadığının anlaşılmasıdır. Araştırmada, Türkiye’de Hacettepe Üniversitesi...
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...Unit Title | Social Work Futures in a Global Contexts | Unit Number | U22080-12YR | Unit Coordinator | Chris Penney and Annabel Tremlett | Description of work | Formative assignment | Word Count | 550 | Student Number (s) | 488901, 486768 | Date Submitted | 9th November | An Innovative Approach to Social Work Introduction The ‘ecological systems theory’ has been adapted to Children Services in New South Wales, Australia, as an approach to understanding the child in their context , which could be used to define a person’s behaviour in later life. This theory looks at how the child’s environment has an effect on their growth and development, providing a basis for how professionals can intervene in early years to support the child and family (Garbarino 1990, NICHD, 2000) (“Practice Grounded in Theory”, 2008). The model contrasts internal, individual or biological factors with external, social, environmental and relational factors (Wong and Cumming, 2008), implementing a holistic approach to the intervention. It combines the individual, the family and the community in underpinning issues that have contributed to the child’s development. For example, examining the child’s social factors could involve liaising with the school, the home, and other agencies, gaining an understanding of the whole situation. History of the ecological system This approach was evolved by Urie Bronfenbrenner in 1979 which looks at the different systems which could influence...
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...known that the social work profession is value-based, that is, professional values in mind should accompany everything social workers do. Yet the argument here is whose values should determine what is right and what is wrong anyway? This query becomes particularly important, when some people of the social work profession expect others to apply “Western” social work Code of Ethics and values to other cultures and societies such as the Middle East or Arab world, without taking into consideration the Arab social worker different perspectives of what is right and what is wrong? Examples of such people are the authors of a journal titled “What is Sacred When Personal and Professional Values Collide?” Written by Richard Spano, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Terry Koenig, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare. As for the development of social work in the Arab world, Ragab (1995, cited in Al-Krenawi, and Graham, 2003) maps out the historical progress of social work as a profession in the Arab world as a product of both French and British colonialism. According to Al-Krenawi and Graham (2003), Egypt played a significant and influential role in the development and expansion of the social work profession in the Middle East and Arab world. In 1935, Egypt became the receiver of the American model of social work education and practice. Beginning in the 1960s, other Arab countries designed and implemented their own social work education programs...
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...Journal of Social Development in Africa (1996), 11.1.33-42 Social Work Education for Social Development * M GRAY, F MAZIBUKO & F O'BRIEN ** ABSTRACT Social work as a profession has an obligation to respond to and, if necessary create, societal agendas. Social development is clearly on the current societal agenda. This paper examines the different emphases and levels of social development and advocates a broad perspective of the concept. The relationship between social development and social work is then explored. Shared values and goals augur well for a constructive relationship. Finally the paper addresses the importance of education for social workers to participate in social development initiatives. Teaching and practice curricula are discussed as well as different levels of training. The paper concludes with recommendations for future networking, both between educators and disciplines, and research and literature. Introduction According to Ira Goldenberg, professions are shaped by the social and political realities of their time and by the societies of which they are a part (Franklin, 1990). This is clearly evident...
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...Empowerment is a concept we all have heard at one time or another it is utilized in numerous professions and specialties. Analysis of this concept will further understanding of empowerment for nursing professionals in areas from research, theory development or practice. Exploring the attributes, consequences, implications and model cases of empowerment can assist the nursing professional in utilizing empowerment to its fullest potential. Within the scope of nursing, empowerment can be seen not purely as how it relates to the client, or the nurse but also how it relates to both the client and the nurse (Rodwell 1996). The Walker-Avant method was used to analyze this concept, as it was the most commonly seen in nursing literature (McEwen & Willis, 2007). Aim This paper’s aim is to clarify the concept of empowerment and its implications for the nursing profession, by exploring how it pertains to nursing as well as other disciplines, its essential attributes, antecedents, consequences and empirical referents. Definition What is empowerment, and what does it mean? American Heritage dictionary defines empowerment as “To invest with power, especially legal power or official authority” or “To equip or supply with an ability; enable”. Dictionary.com defines it as “to give power or authority to; authorize, especially by legal or official means” or “to enable or permit”. Synonyms for empower include capacitate, entrust, permit and privilege according to Rogets Thesaurus. Understanding...
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...in the field of (clinical) social work can manifest itself in a variety of ways and for a multitude of reasons. Social workers may often work with populations of people that have experienced extensive trauma caused from their ecological systems (physical, social, cultural), in conjunction with their internal bio-psychological struggles (Gitterman & Germain, 2008). Our clients’ lives are not static but are dynamic and constantly interacting with changing systems, as such social workers must continually assess our clients and their needs in order to meet them where they are in treatment. How social workers approach their clients is very much impacted by their context, in some agencies a casework approach is necessary while...
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...area of competency-based supervision is not one that I ever considered until I entered into the field work phase of the MSW program. Even upon entering the program I had not considered nor had I an understanding for what the field work portion would entail and the importance of it. My idea was that I would have an opportunity to gain some practical experience to go along with the education and knowledge I am acquiring while in school. How well the person in charge of me is trained or how in-depth their knowledge is about the practice of social work is was not a consideration. Now, that I am in an agency, in particular one where the person in charge of my supervision does not hold a degree of any kind, I have personal experience with the necessity of competency-based supervision when working in the social services field, particularly social work. Analysis of Supervision The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) have developed Best Practice Standards in Social Work Supervision. The goal of this regulatory board and organization of professional membership task force is to support and strengthen supervision standards for professional social workers. The Best Practice Standards are also to provide a general framework that promotes uniformity and serves as a resource for issues related to supervision in the social work supervisory community (NASW & ASWB, 2013). The Best Practice Standards are not only designed to...
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...Intro In my perception, group work is a method of working with people in groups (two or more people) for personal growth, the enhancement of social functioning, and for the achievement of socially desirable goals. Furthermore, groups are mostly presented with a team leader or a social worker who facilitates the group to guide and accomplish one or more goals. Although my interpretation of group work are very similar from the textbook, that I was assigned for class, my family, school, church, and social experiences also played a huge part in helping me construct it. In addition, those experiences not only gave me further knowledge, but skills to help me facilitate and accomplish group work tasks. As a facilitator and as a future social worker, my idea of a successful/effective group would be a group with a positive dynamic; where each individual in the group are able to open up, share and embrace their culture, interests, stories, and backgrounds. That way the group is able to trust and support each other and respect each other based on their values and ideas. Moreover, many people benefit from group work; a few are domestic violence, sexual abuse, anger management, etc. Groups like these and countless more are very crucial in our society because it provides structure for our communities to build on, as well as, meeting the individuals own socio-economical needs and/or accomplishing a goal that is set. Not to mention, improving yours and your group’s ideas so that the task becomes...
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...Case Study This assignment will outline my Practice Learning Opportunity (PLO) setting including my role. It will then explore the social work process in reference to one service user which includes; preparation for contact, assessment, intervention, review, endings and an evaluation of my work. Within this, multi- disciplinary work will also be explored identifying its strengths and limitations. The assignment will outline legislation and policy that determine social work roles and responsibilities to service users such as The Human Rights Act (1998) and Transforming Your Care (2011). Furthermore the assignment will consider how knowledge, skills, values, anti-oppressive practice and professional codes of conduct such as the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) influenced my practice. My (PLO) is a community eldercare team, which provides a service for elderly people over the age of 65. The eldercare team works with service users, their families and professionals within a framework of anti-discriminatory practice to promote each person’s individual value. The aim of the team is to develop personal, social, health and greater independence for service users to enhance their strengths. Referrals are made by a range of professionals, including Gp’s, Hospital Social Workers and Self/Family referral. The eldercare team is situated in large town with a population of 59,607 according to NINIS (2011). Almost 17% (10,133) of this population is aged over 65, which is...
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