Discuss areas in which you might agree and/or disagree with this theory and how you might find it useful in your role as a social worker.

Homelessness

In a brief paper, i.e., no more than three double-spaced pages using a 12-point font, apply critical race theory to a current social situation of your choice, e.g., homelessness, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, domestic violence, elder abuse.

Discuss areas in which you might agree and/or disagree with this theory and how you might find it useful in your role as a social worker.

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your ability to understand and critique a theory and to think about how theory can inform macro and clinical practice.

Use APA format when referencing articles in the text and include a reference list at the end of the paper.

Describe the approach suggested by the author.Does the author cite any research to inform or support the suggestions?

Social Work with People of Diversity

Social work practice involves working with people of diversity. Diversity is not limited to race and ethnicity, but also involves age, special abilities and other aspects of diversity.

Requirements: For this assignment, locate one professional journal article, book,or professional paper which describes some aspect of social work practice with people of diversity in this country. Read the article and identify one technique or strategy which the author(s) suggest will be helpful in working with this population. Answer the following questions in essay:

Describe the approach suggested by the author.

Does the author cite any research to inform or support the suggestions?

Does the author mention the work of any other writers in the article?

Would you be comfortable using this approach? Why or why not?

Identify and discuss any ethical dilemmas on the part of the involved child welfare professionals and other professionals (i.e., law enforcement, educators, attorneys, judges).

Child Study Analysis: Kaleb Cronk

Instructions:

1. See the Child Study Analysis document to view the cases that are approved.  As a group, select a case you wish to review.

2. Conduct research using at least 3 information sources on the case you are assigned. Attempt to locate official reports or documents for DCF, law enforcement and other professional sources. You are encouraged to begin your search using the Innocents Lost database (Links to an external site.). It is the most comprehensive resource available. In addition, you are expected to search all other sources which will include newspapers, websites, television stations in the area the child lived, etc.

3. Write a case review that is at least five pages long (not including the cover page or reference page). See the details below for information to include in the paper.

The grading will be based on the following

1. The paper uses proper APA formatting and includes a cover page, abstract, and a reference page. The paper uses appropriate headings. The paper should be edited and well written (clear focus, logical development, correct use of grammar).

2. Provide a summary of the case facts and significant issues of the case.

3. Provide details regarding family background and demographics of the family. Include information broadly about risk factors and protective factors. Include information about the family’s neighborhood, culture, education, lifestyle, etc.

4. Provide a timeline of the child’s life and Department of Children and Families and Community Based Care agency involvement leading up until the child’s death. Identify all professionals involved and explain their role and documented professional opinions.

5. Identify the primary legal issues and decisions that were made in the case. Cite the result of court hearings and the decisions made by judges and attorneys.

6. Identify and discuss any ethical dilemmas on the part of the involved child welfare professionals and other professionals (i.e., law enforcement, educators, attorneys, judges). Was there anything that should have been reported that was not, any relationship boundary issues, any lack of follow through, and/or any compromising positions.

7. Discuss your assessment of the decisions made in the case and discuss what you think should have been done differently. (Note: This is 30% of the grade of the assignment.)

8. Finally, at the end of your paper write a personal message to the child victim that honors their life. Share your feelings about their life and the tragedy that happened to them. Express to them what you personally would like them to say to them if you had the opportunity.

What is the shared undesirable condition faced by people who have this problem?What must they face that other people don’t have to?

Why LGBT is a Social Problem

Identify any social problem and analyze it using the objective and subjective criteria in the first chapter of your textbook.

Why does it qualify as a “social problem” as defined within sociology?

You should discuss the following points:

What is the shared undesirable condition faced by people who have this problem?What must they face that other people don’t have to?

Who are the people (the social group) who have this problem?

By whom is the problem recognized as a problem? Are there others who deny that it is a problem?

How do those biases influence the ways in which you interact with members of those groups?

Critical Relection Paper

The primary goal of this paper is to enable you to analyze your background and beliefs and how they influence your interaction with others on a personal and professional level. As we live and work in a diverse society, it is important that we become aware of our history, values, possible biases, and prejudices. What we hold as ‘truths’ has been shaped by what were taught through participation in family, religion, schools, universities and other institutions. These socializing influences have contributed to how we think, act, feel, and interact with others who think, act, or feel differently. The purpose of this paper is to encourage you to clarify your own identities, values and beliefs and to begin to think about how they impact your ability to function effectively in a diverse environment. It is a given that confidentiality and non-judgmental attitudes will be maintained by all participants.
This paper should be no less than 8 pages consisting of:

Section 1: Background:

Describe the development of your beliefs and attitudes towards difference (e.g., race, ethnicity,
gender, class, religion, sexual orientation, abilities). Include how you believe they were shaped
by factors such as:
Ethnic or racial heritage
Gender and sexual orientation
Socioeconomic group
Country/ Region
Religious beliefs or affiliation
Socio-political influences
What kind of messages (spoken or unspoken) did you get about people who were similar to you
and those who were different from you in those categories?

Section 2: Current Assessment:

Describe your current beliefs and attitudes towards difference (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender,class, religion, sexual orientation, abilities). Respond to the following:

Have you chosen to retain those of your upbringing or have you modified or replaced them?

Identify and discuss biases you now have regarding groups different from yourself (those distinguished from your ethnic or racial heritage, gender, sexual orientation, abilities,income, religious beliefs or affiliation).

How do those biases influence the ways in which you interact with members of those groups?

Were you particularly interested in or surprised by any of the information/feelings you may have uncovered while completing this assignment?

Section 3: How do your past experiences affect your work?

Your life experiences influence the manner in which you interact with people and perform your role as a professional. Your experiences and attitudes can be powerful tools to enhance your competence or can be stumbling blocks in your work with people. Assess your cultural competence by responding to the following:

Examine your knowledge about and attitudes toward difference and identify any deficits.

Examine your strengths – have your particular experiences, knowledge and attitudes made you sensitive/ concerned/empathetic/ aware/ engaged?

Make note of any of your own attitudes that make you uncomfortable or which you feel you need to improve.

How do you plan to enhance your cultural competence?

Discuss how your chosen initiative addresses each of the three strategies identified in the UN Trafficking Protocol.

Overview:

The UN Trafficking Protocol provides an integrated framework for fighting human trafficking through a 3-pronged strategy of prevention of trafficking, prosecution of traffickers, and protection of victims. The goal of this assignment is to identify examples that are being taken at the local, regional, and/or international level to fight human trafficking, and prepare a brief report.

Local Initiative (within Illinois)

1. Describe the initiative (e.g., group identity and mission) in your own words (2 points).

2. Discuss how your chosen initiative addresses each of the three strategies identified in the UN Trafficking Protocol.

Be sure that you provide specific examples and be explicit in making connections in your analysis.

If the initiative does not address each of the strategies, report on that (3 points).

Identify the purpose of the research and describe the claims and conclusions the authors makes.

Social Media Week 2

Select a scholarly article on social media and education from one of the APUS Library databases. Make sure you are choosing a peer-reviewed article from an academic journal.

https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/index.html

Write a short paper, 500-750 words in length, in which you:

Summarize the article BRIEFLY. (1 paragraph)

Identify the purpose of the research and describe the claims and conclusions the authors makes. (1 paragraph)

Describe the results of the research and how they conducted it. Do the results support the authors claims? (1 paragraph)

How does this research fit into the big picture? Connect your article with the lessons from the week or the course as a whole. (1 paragraph)

In your opinion, can you apply this research to “real life?” (1 paragraph)

Consider the following:

Use APA format.

What was it like helping someone create a container for a current issue or intrusive thought/worry?

Container Activity and Discussion

After watching the 15 minute role play, download and review the Container worksheet. Find someone to teach this intervention to and then respond to the prompts below.

1. What was it like helping someone create a container for a current issue or intrusive thought/worry?

2. Would you use this technique in your practice? Why or Why Not?

3. What did you think about the use it at the beginning of the role play with Dr. Rinfrette regarding her concern for her friend’s son?

Construct a Trauma Loss List of your own (be aware of your own wellbeing and sense of safety while you are doing this). NOTE: If you do not feel comfortable constructing your own T/L List, you may choose a fictional character from a book, movie, tv show, etc. and construct their T/L List.

Immediately after this exercise, practice the Safe Place exercise from Part A for yourself. You may choose additional grounding and centering exercises if you wish (Body Scan, Triangle Breathing, or other grounding exercises listed in the readings).

Following the Trauma/Loss List and Safe Place exercise, construct your “Best Things” List (see example below Example of Trauma Loss List).

Discuss how this experience went for you. NOTE: You do NOT need to share your T/L List, please just share what this experience was like for you.

Discuss how likely you are to use this assessment in your SW practice?

On a scale of 0 to 10, how comfortable are you with constructing a trauma loss list with a client?

If you aren’t at a 10, what would help you increase your comfort level 1 or 2 levels?

Make a plan to install these things into your practice.