Category: Social Work

This assignment integrates the theories of engagement you have read about with your direct practice work. In 3-5 pages double-spaced pages using APA style, please first describe a situation in your field placement that required engagement skills. Then, identify what engagement strategies you used drawing from the readings from modules 3 and 4. Please describe at least 2 strategies and cite the original source material you used to identify the strategy. Finally, please reflect on the process of engagement and answer the following questions:

1. What went well?
2. What did not work well? (E.g. did you make any mistakes?)
3. Knowing what you know now, what would you do differently?
4. How did you apply principles of belief bonding (if appropriate) to your choices?
5. What engagement strategies will you continue to build on in your work with this client or client system?

You may include a process recording (typed) to illustrate your examples. The purpose of this assignment is to be able to articulate and apply the concepts of engagement to your own field work.

INSTRUCTIONS

For this assignment, you will conduct a holistic assessment of a specific local community, which is Rockville, Maryland 20851. As part of the assessment, you will collect data from a wide variety of sources, including interviews, local media sources, online databases (such as the US Census, homeless counts, Kids Count, etc.), peer reviewed sources, and internet-based sources.

Each student will submit an 10 to 12 page Community Paper written in narrative form amd submitted via the assignment tool in MyClasses. Papers should be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins and use 12-point font. Papers should also adhere to APA formatting guidelines for in-text citations, references, titlepage, and headings. (100 points)

Papers must cover each of the dimensions outlined below. You will use a variety of sources to address the dimensions below, including online databases, local media, interviews with local representatives, visits to local historical societies, websites, books, and journal articles.

1. Define boundaries of the community (Provides a clear description of the community. Articulates clear boundaries that delineate who is in and who is not the community.) : Who is in the community and who is not in the community? How is this determined?
2. History of community: When was the community founded and by whom? If the community is geographic: What Indigenous peoples occupied the land prior to European settlement? How were major US milestones reflected in the communitys history, (e.g. wars, economic depressions, industrialization)? Identify the impact of any unique historical occurrences (fire, flood, passage of laws, etc.) on the community.
3. Physical Environment: Describe the geographical features of the community, including mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, bay, ocean, etc. How do these features affect the community? Describe major features of the built environment and how these features affect health, well-being, and the economy of the community. Within the community, what green space is available to residents? How does the presence or lack of presence of green space or other natural features impact community health and well-being? How is the community impacted by climate change? Identify any environmental pollutants that have or could have a direct effect on community members.
4. Demographics of the Community: How many people reside within the community? What is the ethnic and racial composition of the community? Is there any data on the age and gender distribution within the community? If so, what does the data reflect?
5. Social Stratification: Identify the average annual incomes within the community as well as the number of residents living in poverty. How is poverty and wealth distributed within the community in terms of age, race, ethnicity, and gender? What do these data points say about the stratification within the social structure of the community?
6. Three Social Institutions: Choose three of the social institutions listed below on which to focus. Describe each of your chosen three social institutions, using the questions following each institution as prompts. For each social institution, you should highlight the presence of disparities or injustice.

• Government: How is the local community governed? What decision-making bodies govern the community? How do the governing bodies reflect the racial and ethnic make-up of the community?
• Economy: What are the major industries and employers within the community? What type of employment is typically afforded through these industries/employers? What is the unemReligionployment rate within your community? Identify the retail stores available to the public. How many groceries stores are there and where are they located? What other forms of retail are available for residents? Are there neighborhoods that lack easy access to these stores? Are their populations that lack access to culturally appropriate foods, goods, and or services? Discuss these deficits.
• Culture: what cultures are reflected within the community and how are they reflected? What cultural-based activities, associations, organizations are present within the community? What cultural traditions are celebrated within the community? Are there ethnic or racial groups present in the demographic analysis, whose cultural traditions are not as visible in the community as others?
• Education: What is the structure of public education within the community? Attending to state rankings, test scores, class size, and graduation rates, what is the quality of that education? How do private institutions of education influence education of the community? What role if any do institutions of higher education play within the community?
• Healthcare: Examine the health of the community, including mental and behavioral health. What health issues are prominent within the community? Who is most effected by these issues? How many hospitals are there within the community? How available are health services to meet the health issues of the community?
• Religion: What data is available on the religious affiliations of community members? What faiths are represented within the community? What faith-based organizations are prominent within the community and what faith traditions are not as visible? How does the presence or lack of presence of faith-based organizations affect community members?
• Media: What are sources of local media are available within the community? How are community needs and interests reflected within regional media sources? How do members learn about the social issues, governmental concerns, recreational opportunities, cultural experiences, or environmental issues within their community?

1. Conclusion: Provide a summary of your key findings from this assessment. Highlight needs within the community, ensuring to provide the evidence for said needs. Discuss how these needs affect the community as whole, as well as any disproportionate effects on specific segments of the community. Highlight the communitys assets and discuss how these assets are or could be used to promote community health and well-being. This conclusion should be no longer than a page in length.
2. References and Interview Details (Used a variety of sources that adequately informed the assessment. Included information on at least three interviews conducted for the assessment at the end of the paper.): Please include a reference page at the end of your paper that is in APA format. You should also include a list of the interviews that were conducted for the paper. This list should include the name of the person interviewed, and the date on which the interview occurred.

I interviewed 3 people

1. Nathan L.

Pros:

Central location, can get to Rockville stores in 10 minutes, with access to DC in about 30 min. 2 minutes from Rock Creek Village shopping center: grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants and gas stations.

There are pathed walking trails with access to rock creek park and Needwood lake.

People are very friendly, let me know if my garage door is left open, have neighborhood events like potlucks and holiday cookie exchange. They wave and say hi, and were very welcoming when I first arrived. We let each other bower things like tools, power washers, etc. Lots of young families and middle aged adults. Many neighbors have stayed long term and some have been there since it opened 25 years ago. There are many dogs and cats in our neighborhood

Home owners association is well run and the fees are not high. Keeps the neighborhood clean and uniform. The neighborhood is very clean. We have private trash and snow removal. Trash is picked up twice a week and leaf pickups in the fall. Grass is also cut. Snow is removed very quickly

The neighborhood is very diverse with people from all backgrounds and nationalities.

The house is very nice, has a two car garage, 2,200 sq ft, lots of natural light, big windows, deck, and newly remodeled.

Cons:

Close to Rockville high school, traffic can get bad around open and close. You can hear Rockville band practice when they play in the parking lot of Rockville high school. Close to old Baltimore road which can be loud and congested.

We dont have a mailbox at our house. Have to go to a cluster box

The school district we are located in is not good. Over 50 % of students at the elementary school for our district are on meal assistance programs.

Far from the highway, takes about 12 minutes to get to the highway, which can make trips longer.

Someone broke into a neighbors car about a year ago, but besides that it has felt very safe.

There arent ample parking spots when people come over to visit, but there are parking lots nearby: Rockville high school, Francis Asbury Church.

A lot of the houses in the community need new roofs, but most are in the process of being repaired.

2.Morgan K.

How long have you lived in this neighborhood?

1 year

What do you like most about living here?

sense of welcoming community, safety, diversity

What challenges do you think the community faces?

high levels of traffic

Do you feel this neighborhood is safe and welcoming?

yes

Have you noticed any changes in the area over time?

no, due to recent move in

Do you think residents have good access to schools, stores, and healthcare?

yes to schools and stores, unknown for healthcare access.

Do you feel people here are connected to one another?

on my street yes, unknown for rest if community

If you could improve one thing about this community, what would it be?

community events or access to knowledge of events.

3.Connor S.

I live on Fletcher Place near Ashleigh Woods Court and have been here about two years while Im in school. Its quiet, safe, and surrounded by trees, which I like. Rock Creek Trail is close by, so thats a nice spot to walk.

Ive noticed there are a lot of families here, and the area feels pretty diverse, which I appreciate. It seems like people have average, stable incomes not super wealthy, but not struggling either. The homes and apartments look well maintained, and everything feels taken care of.

That said, its not really an area for students. Its more family-oriented and honestly kind of boring if youre looking for student life. I dont drive, and the buses dont come often, so I usually end up taking Uber, which gets expensive. Traffic during school hours is also annoying when Rockville High lets out.

Overall, its peaceful and stable, just not ideal if you want a more active student vibe.

Please follow the instructions I sent in the pictures carefully. If you would prefer that I copy and paste them all in the chat please let me know. Theres a book and 2 other sources below but you can use outside scholarly sources. Please have the interaction being a media-based setting.

This is your final paper of the Comparative Analysis assignments.

Comparative Policy Analysis paper overview

Traditional Research

Paper10-12 pages

APA formatting is required. In addition to the content, the paper must also include

1. Title Page
2. Abstract
3. Reference Page(s)

Please follow the rubric to ensure that you are addressing all aspects of the assignment.

APA formatting is crucial. You will need an APA title page, abstract, and reference page for the final assignment.

The rubric provides an outline and structure of your paper

AI is not permitted to be used for this assignment.

Rubric

SOCW 3363 Comparative Analysis Paper

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Overview of the Social Problem / Issue

The Problem or need is defined

Extent of the problem is documented with data including the impact of the issue and the populations who are most affected

A claim is made for the the need of a policy change including how the issue and policy approaches have changed over time, and the limitations of the current policy.

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

The overview of the social problem/issue is discussed in depth. All aspects of the rubric are addressed including the effectiveness of the current policy.

4 to >2.0 pts

Satisfactory

The overview of the social problem/issue is discussed . Most aspects of the rubric are addressed.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The overview of the social problem/issue may or may not be discussed. Aspects of the rubric are missing.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Causal Theories

Discuss at least 2 causal theories that help explain the problem or the issue.

3 to >2.0 pts

Excellent

Two causal theories are discussed in depth.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

One or zero causal theories are discussed. Or there is a lack of evidence to support any of the theories.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Current Policy Review

The US Policy is identified and reviewed

The Global Policy is identified and reviewed

The two policy are compared and/or contrasted, including policy design, funding, population served

Explain how each policy addresses (or fails to address) the underlying cause of the problem.

6 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Both the US and Global Policy are identified and reviewed, including an overview of the major elements and financing, and the impact and outcomes of the current policy in addressing the underlying cause of the issue. The two policies are comared and contrasted.

4 to >2.0 pts

Satisfactory

The US and Global Policy are identified and briefly discussed. The comparison of the policies fail to include major aspects of the policy, including population impacted, financing or impact.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Either the US or Global Policy is not identified or they are barely discussed. There is a lack of comparison between the two policies.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Preferred Solution

A preferred policy solution is presented. The preferred solution is justified and/or defended through research and data. Explain how the proposed solution addresses the underlying cause of the problem.

6 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Preferred solution is presented and justified using research and data. The paper shows how the proposed solution addresses the underlying cause of the problem.

4 to >2.0 pts

Satisfactory

Preferred solution is presented, some justification is included. Preferred solution somewhat addresses the underlying cause of the problem.

2 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

A proposed solution is missing, or is proposed without justification or research to substantiate the solution.

6 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA Formatting / References

5 to >3.0 pts

Excellent

APA formatting is correct throughout the paper including a title page, abstract, & reference page. 20+ references are used. Research is infused throughout the paper.

3 to >1.0 pts

Satisfactory

Few APA errors. Paper includes title page, abstract and reference page. Less than 10-19 references are used. Research is concentrated in one or two sections.

1 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

Paper is missing APA formatting. One or more of the title page, abstract, or reference page are missing. Less than 10 references are used,

5 pts

Total Points: 25

This is Part II of III for the Comparative Analysis Paper.

This assignment identifies a Global Policy on the topic of your choice. Remember, the global policy is a policy from another country. You can select a policy from any other country you would like. Please follow the instructions and I recommend using the template outline to ensure that you are addressing all points of this part of the paper.

Overview

Policy Project The purpose of this portion of the project is to identify a Global Policy that addresses an issue that is present both locally (US) and globally. The global policy must address the same issue that your US policy addressed.

This paper aligns with competency 2 (Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice).

Format

The paper must be submitted as a Microsoft word document formatted according to APA guidelines. See the APA module in Canvas for more information about using APA.

• For this assignment you need a title page and then the second page can begin the paper.
• A reference list MUST be provided in APA format on the last page. A minimum of 7 references are to be used.
• The paper should be 3 pages (not including the title page, abstract, or the reference page).
• This paper will be helpful in completing the final comparative paper (PART III).

AI is not permitted to be used for this assignment.

Rubric

US Policy Identified

1 pts

Excellent

A US Policy is identified and the US Policy number is provided.

0 pts

No Marks

There is no US policy identified

1 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Problem and Policy Justification

The problem/issue that requires a policy solution is identified and explained. There is a connection between a causal theory and the identified problem

3 to >1.0 pts

Excellent

A specific problem has been identified and discussed in depth. Statistics, research, and examples are shared to highlight the impact of the problem. The target population that is impacted by the problem has been identified. There is a strong connection between the problem and the causal theory.

1 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The problem has been briefly identified. There is some connection between the problem and a policy solution. There is a lack of supporting information.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Policy Overview and Effectiveness

The policy is discussed and explained. How effective is the policy is addressing the issue. Is the target population that was experiencing the problem, the same population that is being supported by the policy.

3 to >1.5 pts

Excellent

The overview of the policy is in depth, including the history of the policy, the primary objectives, the policy funding and the effectiveness.

1.5 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The policy is briefly discussed. Several key aspects of the policy are missing.

3 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Justice

How does this policy advance human rights, social, racial, economic, or environmental justice.

1 to >0.0 pts

Excellent

There is a discussion about how the policy advances justice.

0 pts

No Marks

There is no discussion about how the policy advances justice.

1 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA and References

The paper is in APA formatting, including a title page, abstract, and reference page.

2 to >1.0 pts

Excellent

There are no or very few APA formatting issues. There is a title page, abstract, and reference page. 7 or more references are used.

1 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

There are several APA errors and less than 7 references are used. A paper without a title page, abstract, and reference page will score a 0 on this section.

2 pts

Based on the provided case scenario and accompanying documents (or a pre-approved case from your field

placement with (redacted) accompanying documents), students will use the provided template to complete a comprehensive school social work report for an Individualized Education Plan.

Students should expect to provide a comprehensive report that directly addresses all areas of the template

TEMPLATE HAS BEEN ATTACHED!

1. Find a bill that is relevant to either mental health and/or substance abuse that has been passed by your local state senate.
2. To understand how to navigate through the Florida Legislature website to find information for your paper (note: this information may be slightly different for those of you in other states), refer to this . (FLORIDA)
3. Also, refer to the PowerPoint from Module 5 for background information on analyzing policies.

Outline of Paper (please answer the following questions):

1. What is the name of the bill? The bill number? The Senator who introduced the bill? The date of the bill? (2 points)
2. What social problem prompted this bill? (3 points)
3. Is there a specific target group(s) for this bill? If so, who and why is this target group important? (3 points)
4. Summarize the goals of the bill. (3 points)
5. Summarize the planned execution of the bill. (4 points)
6. What is the analysis of the bill and its fiscal impact? (5 points)
7. What are your thoughts about it’s relevance and likelihood of making a sustainable impact on the problem it is designed to address? (5 points)
8. APA format and style errors (-5 Points)

I only need ai and turn it in report for uploaded file. that is it!

PLEASE REPSOND TO THE TWO CLASSMATES POST BELOW. MUST BE OIRIGINAL WORK. SOURCES MUST BE CITED IN APA 7TH EDITION FORMAT.

(CL;ASSMATE ONE)

Structural family clinical social workers believe that families are organized around patterns, hierarchies, and different subsystems to form a strong family structure. Their perspective is that within family structure, healthy and flexible boundaries, whether physical or psychological, can help maintain structured roles and stability (Myer et al., 2014). Structural family clinical social workers are then motivated to address these underlying structures for any dysfunction rather than focusing on the individual. By instigating challenge, change, and systems, and by highlighting the family’s strengths, they offer practical applications of therapies that comprise multiple, overarching, interconnecting layers based on how a persons experience is shaped by interactions and relationships with others (Reiter, 2014).

However, strategic family therapy places less emphasis on enduring structure while focusing more on the disrupting sequences of interaction that maintain the family problem. Hence, from a strategic perspective, symptoms arise in the family during transitions between stages of the family life cycle, and adapting to change is difficult. So these problems are more often observed as relational rather than individual, and are embedded in family interactions and hierarchies across generations, in which therapy emphasizes restructuring interaction patterns (Reiter, 2014). The strategic family therapist is focused on the present problem, the ways it is reinforced, the interrupting sequences, and how the family is adapting to the social context.

The differences in these therapies shape the invention procedure, in which a structural family clinical social worker would focus on organizing family structure through interaction, alignment, and boundary-setting within the family hierarchy. The strategic family clinical social worker, using directives as a core tool, would emphasize altering the family’s structure and patterns and examining how they connect to the family’s present problem to provide guidance and proceed with interventions for each issue (Gilbar et al., 2020). Structural therapy aims to reorganize the family system in the long term, while strategic therapy focuses on immediate symptom relief through changes in interaction patterns. For example, family from a structural therapy perspective, for any trauma within family would be viewed as a disruption of family hierarchies, their boundaries that create dysfunctional interaction patterns; however, from strategic therapy, symptoms are maintained through ongoing relational sequences, and interventions can be proceeded through addressing trauma-related stuck points to improve emotions and promoting accountability (Gilbar et al., 2020).

References:

Gilbar, O., Gnall, K. E., Cole, H. E., & Ta, C. T. (2020). Post-traumatic stress disorder, intimate partner violence, and trauma-informed intervention. Violence and Mental Disorders, 3(3): 15-134.

Myer, R. A; Williams, R. C.; Haley, M.; Brownfield, J. N; McNicols, K. B; Pribozie, N. (2014). Crisis intervention with families: Assessing changes in family characteristics. The Family Journal, 22(2), 179-185. doi.0.1177/1066480713513551

Reiter, M. D. (2014). Case conceptualization in family therapy. Pearson Publishers. ISBN: 978- 0-13-288907-0

(CLASSMATE TWO)

Structural family therapy and strategic family therapy both operate from a perspective of reviewing, assessing and analyzing the systemic nature within the family, however their differing views about family structure present distinct perspectives toward families and intervention strategies utilized to work with the family.

Structural family therapy utilizes interventions towards improving family functioning and behavioral outcomes (Dehghani & Bernards, 2022). The value of conceptualizing the family as an organized system with stable patterns that can be reshaped through therapeutic intervention (Delghandi et al., 2021).

Strategic family therapy is a problem-focused approach that aims to identify and disrupt the repetitive interaction patterns that maintain a familys presenting problem within the family structure (Wilson, 2024). One of the most widely studied strategic models is Brief Strategic Family Therapy (Szapocznik et al., 2000).

These varied perspectives influence everything from assessment to interventions utilized and would result in different outcomes for the family based on which therapy chosen to integrate into treatment. Understanding these differences helps clinical social workers tailor their interventions depending on whether the presenting issues appear rooted in systemic structure or in specific, repetitive patterns of behavior, thereby promoting more effective and context-sensitive family interventions.

Recognizing the family’s impact on attitudes is essential for creating effective intervention strategies that address the underlying causes of social problems and provide support for the family. Working with families, as a clinical social worker, utilizing either structural or strategic family therapy provide opportunities to share within the goal of accomplishing the task(s) of reducing barriers towards families working together. Dependent upon which family therapy is choosing to utilize presents challenges of how clinical social workers view the family, the interventions and their perspective associated with the working with the family unit.

References

Dehghani, M., & Bernards, J. C. (2022). Structural family therapy: Foundations and contemporary applications. Journal of Family Psychotherapy, 33(2), 85102.

Delghandi, P., Rahmani, F., & Hosseini, S. (2021). The effectiveness of structural family therapy in improving family functioning and behavioral outcomes. Family Process, 60(3), 789804.

Szapocznik, J., Hervis, O., & Schwartz, S. (2000). Brief strategic family therapy for adolescent drug abuse. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 26(2), 153168.

Wilson, R. (2024). Strategic family therapy: Disrupting interactional patterns in family systems. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 43(1), 1227.

I chose poverty please use sources in the United States news and it be 5 years or current and the 10 facts will be on a different page