How do the values of evaluation conflict adhere to social work values? What practices would you use to defend the feasibility of and effectiveness of your evidence-based policy?
Ideology, politics, and the influence of values often override evidence-based policy. When there is evaluation conflict, a policy advocate must be prepared to defend his/her reasons for wanting to implement a policy. Because almost all proposed policies are circumscribed by politics (for reasons brought up by Jansson throughout the course when discussing the subtleties of […]
Post your thoughts on this question: As a social worker, what is your responsibility to engage in political action? Identify an area of social welfare where social work policy advocacy is needed.
As this course comes to a close, consider and reflect on how you can become a lifelong advocate for social change in your future social work practice. As a motivated policy advocate and social worker, your actions in your chosen profession will reflect your motivation to help relatively powerless, disenfranchised groups of people improve their […]
You need to address historical and background information about the development of this area in social work and social welfare services.
You must research social work literature regarding the type of social work/social welfare area you have selected to study. For this area of your paper, you must research at least three (3) peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters. This paper should be at least 3 full pages in length. The use of critical analysis thinking […]
Explain two ethical responsibilities for a medical social worker in response to this case. Make sure to support your response by referring to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Medical social workers are routinely confronted with ethical dilemmas pertaining to patient autonomy, confidentiality, refusal of services, informed consent, and assisting families in decision making about treatment and quality of life. Boland (2006) argues that these dilemmas stem from advances in medical technology and cost containment strategies such as managed care. Ethical decision making involves […]
Identify how trauma affects the case, either precipitating the diagnosis and/or resulting from related symptoms or treatment of diagnosis.
The Case of CathyCathy is a 32-year-old, divorced, heterosexual African American female. She came to her first initial intake session with complaints of depression with passive suicidal thoughts, anxiousness, and trouble sleeping. She presented as casually groomed, coherent, and goal directed. Cathy’s primary concern was the added stress in helping her mother with her […]
Examine the background, marketing, and ingredients of a processed food item. Evaluate the veracity and quality of a variety of resources.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for you to critically examine what food is, especially in today’s world, and how we make decisions about what we eat. Skills and Knowledge: Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to: Examine the background, marketing, and ingredients of a processed food item. Evaluate the […]
Post an explanation of your assigned step of the research process and how you would complete that step.
About 15 years ago, before evidence-based practice became a standard to which to aspire, a professor found an article describing a treatment program for substance-abusing African-American women that incorporated their children and aimed to preserve their families. The program was built around principles of African-centered theory. The professor thought the program appeared well designed and […]
Review “Working With Survivors of Human Trafficking: The Case of Veronica.” Think about how one might become an ally to victims of human trafficking . Then go to a website that addresses human trafficking either internationally or domestically.
Discussion: Developing Alliances in Social Work Practice Have you ever heard the term or saying “straight but not narrow”? This is an example of a statement of being an ally—recognizing one’s unique position of privilege yet standing with others who are oppressed. By taking this course, you have started the process of becoming an ally. […]
Explain the steps you might take to incorporate policy advocacy in your practice based on insights, experiences, and/or opinions your colleagues described.
Discussion 2: The Social Work Advocate in Politics Social workers often have commitments to specific policies, laws, or funding of programs that are vital to the population they serve or an issue that they strongly support. Such commitments often lead social workers to become involved in political issues and the campaigns of specific candidates. Being […]
What is notable about these data? How do these data link up together? How do these data link up with other data and/or materials that you have been processing in 157SL?
A minimum of 550 words and a maximum of 750 words Complete. Your journal entry must sufficiently address the prompt and/or the assignment requirements. It should present a sufficiently developed argument using the required resources. Clear. You should present an argument that logically progresses from one point to the next. Your claims should be well supported with […]
Describe the organization you selected and the general services that would be offered to Medicare patients. Describe the types of ACOs recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Urban and rural health care organizations throughout the industry are working together to coordinate care for Medicare patients. Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs were established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to help facilitate this cooperation. Select a type of health care organization that would accept Medicare patients (e.g., family practice, hospital, urgent care, […]
In the research project by Peggy Hutchinson it was, not surprisingly, found that differently abled people have the same desire for social interactions as the people around them; such as “intimacy, affection, and companionship
In the research project by Peggy Hutchinson it was, not surprisingly, found that differently abled people have the same desire for social interactions as the people around them; such as “intimacy, affection, and companionship. Others, however, were more unique or important to people with handicaps because of their vulnerability, such as having less reliance […]
