Category: Social Work

Examine and analyze an organization, https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (my organization) and to determine its impact on micro, mezzo, and macro systems through a social work framework. Use the attached powerpoints discussing theories and perspectives on organizations we use in this course. Also attached is the document with the full instructions.

Examine and analyze an organization, https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (my organization) and to determine its impact on micro, mezzo, and macro systems through a social work framework. Use the attached powerpoints discussing theories and perspectives on organizations we use in this course. Also attached is the document with the full instructions.

I am applying to Yeshiva University for the Advanced Standing Program in Social Work. Attached are the questions they are asking. along with some questions I answered in order to get a recommendation letter. So, you can take some information from there. I am also attaching a personal statement completed for another school, so you can get some information from there. Please feel free to ask my anything when completing this.

A great diversity of identity groups is represented at SU. However, research suggests that college students tend to interact most with students with similar racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender identities and sexual orientations. This assignment requires you to attend 1 campus/community activity hosted by or focusing on an identity group with which you do not personally identify. For example, if you identify as a White European American, you might choose to attend a campus event addressing police brutality against people of color. If you identify as a heterosexual person, you might choose to attend an event hosted by the LGBT Resource Center addressing concerns of LGBTQIA individuals. If you identify as a member of an oppressed minority group, you may need to identify unmarked in implicitly dominant-group-oriented activities. For example, consider the implicit expectations of the Greek system regarding race and sexual orientation.

A Cultural Immersion Plunger Experience: A cultural plunge is an individual exposure to persons or groups markedly different in culture (ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and/or physical exceptionality) from that of you, the plunger. The plunger is the student who is embarking upon the immersion. Cultural plunges have 4 major objectives:

1) To have direct contact with people who are culturally different from oneself in a real-life setting, which represents the target groups turf.

2) To gain insights into the circumstances and characteristics of the focal community

3) To experience what it is to be very different from most of the people one is around.

4) To gain insight into ones values, biases, and affective responses.

This assignment aims to expand students knowledge of and ability to work effectively with a wide range of members of vulnerable populations and helps them to understand the process for becoming agents of change against oppressive forces at work in society. Each student is responsible for completing this activity, but may have another student, friend, family member(s), etc., to accompany them during the events. All SWK/WGS students must participate because there will be no alternative assignments provided and no excuses accepted for not completing this assignment.

You must participate in the event from the perspective of a cultural anthropologist and take field notes during or immediately after the event. In a 57-page paper, analyze the experience using the ideas addressed in this course. Your paper should include: the name of the event, who organized and funded/sponsored it, and where it took place.

The paper should thoughtfully describe and analyze:

1) What was happening at the event?

2) What identity groups were represented and in what roles?

3) To what extent the activity was viewed by participants as addressing diversity, inequality, or oppression.

4) Finally, your paper should conclude with a personal reflection on your experience of attending the event.

Excellent papers will be clearly written and demonstrate your use of course concepts and self-reflection to understand the event in its social context. Papers must be your original work and use APA style citation and references. Please attach your field notes to the end of the paper. Please submit this paper in Blackboard prior to the due date. This assignment can be turned in earlier, if preferred. If you have any questions, please ASK.

Helpful Hints

Four Stages of Learning: Reflect on the first three stages – Precontemplation, Contemplation, and Immersion – prior to each cultural event. Answer each question meaningfully in your paper.

Precontemplation

What is your current view/perception/prejudice/stereotype of this group?

How did you acquire your current view/perception/prejudice/stereotype of this particular group

When, specifically, what age or age range did you begin having this viewpoint of this group?

What portrayals do you see in the media of this group?

How does the media portray this group? Provide examples.

Contemplation

What attitudes, messages, and/or perceptions were conveyed to you from your family, friends, media, and/or other institutions about this group?

Which group (i.e. advantaged group or targeted group) does your chosen cultural group belong? What evidence supports your choice?

How did/does the media currently impact your viewpoint of this group?

What makes you either sympathetic or unsympathetic to this group? Why?

What is your level of exposure to this group prior to this assignment?

Immersion

What forms of stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination did you observe and/or discover that affect this cultural group?

What forms of oppression did this group identify as having the most profound effect on their lives?

What attitudes, messages, and/or perceptions shifted or did not shift while completing this activity?

What did you experience before and after completing this cultural immersion activity?

Emersion

How has this experience personally affected you (i.e. mentally, spiritually/religiously, emotionally, physically, socially)?

How has this experience reinforced, challenged and/or changed your previous view/perception/prejudice/stereotype about this group?

How does this experience affect your future career objectives or life focus when encountering people who belong to this group?

Continued Cultural Work

To work with someone from this group, what are 2 other activities you need to engage in to increase your cultural knowledge and responsiveness towards this group?

What are 2 other activities you can do presently to either challenge your previous misconceptions or reaffirm your conception about this group?

Conclusion

Reflecting on your view/perception/prejudice/stereotype, what key concept or theory learned earlier in the course applies to your view/perception/prejudice/stereotype or the shift of your view/perception/prejudice/stereotype of this group?

How did the activity challenge or affirm your views, perceptions, prejudices, and/or stereotypes about this group?

What was the most defining thing you learn about yourself by completing this cultural event?

• Interview a social worker about neurodiversity and autism.
• Make a list of neurodiversity resources for your local community.
• Make a one-pager for social workers on a type of neurodivergence other than autism and ADHD (e.g., Down Syndrome, intellectual disability, dyslexia, sensory processing disorder, etc.)
• BE CREATIVEthis is not an exhaustive list.
• You must submit a deliverable. For example, for an interview, you might write a short reflection. Or you may submit a flyer you create. Again, this is a chance to be creative!

I attached the instructions in the attachments. my agency is Lipman Early Learning and Research Center ( ) use the link to view the website. My problem within my agency is behavioral evaluations.

Individual Analysis

Write a 3.55 page response analyzing your selected cases. Your response should include the following sections for each case:

Introduction to Theories

• Define and explain at least three theories covered in Weeks 5 and 6 (e.g., Post-Colonial, Structural, Post-Modern, Cultural Safety vs. Competency, Anti-Oppression, or Prime).
• Use course materials to support your explanation and provide at least one original example for each theory.
• Provide a brief explanation of why you chose these two scenarios and discarded the other scenarios.

Analysis

• Application of Theories
• Apply Dislocation, Anti-Oppression theory, and Biopsychosocial+ theory to the case.
• Discuss how each theory helps you understand the narrative, focusing on trauma history, structural oppressions, and identity.
• Key Information for Evaluation
• Identify the most critical information from the narrative for an accurate evaluation.
• Explain why this information is essential for understanding the individuals experiences and needs.
• Proposed Plan
• Based on your evaluation, propose a plan to support the individual.
• Integrate theoretical insights into your plan, focusing on trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and holistic approaches.

Conclusion

• Reflect on how your own social location, background, or lived experiences shaped your understanding of the scenarios and your approach to evaluation and planning.
• Discuss any insights gained from group discussions or class activities.

Organizational Options

Consider your preferred writing style and learning approach when choosing how to organize your response.

Option 1: Create subheadings for each scenario (e.g., Emani and Lena; Tariq and Emani, etc..), and answer each analysis question under that subheading. This approach works well if you prefer to focus deeply on one scenario at a time. Be mindful to avoid unnecessary repetition

Option 2: Use subheadings for each analysis question (e.g., Application of Theories, Key Information, and Proposed Plan), and address both scenarios under each heading by comparing and contrasting. This approach minimizes repetition but requires careful organization to ensure all aspects of each scenario are covered to the same level of depth.

Submission Details

• Format:
• 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font, double-spaced.
• APA formatting required (cover page, in-text citations, reference page).
• Logical, clear and concise Writing (i.e. grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, etc…)
• Submit: to the week 6 graded evaluations submission folder

These are the two scenarios I chose for this case study

Scenario #2: Emanis Story

Emani, a 26-year-old woman of Eritrean descent, immigrated to Canada with her family as a teenager. Growing up in a low-income neighborhood, she struggled with cultural transition and systemic racism. In high school, Emani often felt othered by peers and teachers, who made comments about her perfect immigrant family, contributing to her feelings of inadequacy.

While pursuing a medical degree, Emani began experiencing severe panic attacks and self-doubt. She was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder but discontinued therapy after feeling dismissed by her therapist, who suggested her anxiety stemmed from “trying too hard to fit in.” Emani now works long hours at a retail job to support her younger siblings and contribute to household expenses, leaving little time for herself.

To cope with stress, Emani has developed a habit of shopping impulsively, often using credit cards to purchase items she doesnt need. While this provides her with short-term relief, it has created financial strain, adding to her feelings of guilt and hopelessness. Emani describes feeling like she is drowning in expectations, and reports somatic symptoms such as headaches and insomnia, which she attributes to the constant pressure she feels.

Scenario #5: Tariqs Story

Tariq, a 33-year-old Somali man, arrived in Canada as a government-sponsored refugee at the age of 18. He had been living in a refugee camp for seven years after fleeing his village during a violent conflict. Tariqs parents were killed during the attack, leaving him responsible for his two younger siblings. While in the camp, Tariq worked tirelessly to protect his siblings but was exposed to violence and harsh conditions that left him with untreated injuries and symptoms of PTSD. Since arriving in Canada, Tariq has struggled to adjust to his new environment. He lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment and works as a taxi driver, a job he says leaves him feeling invisible. Tariq has begun spending most of his evenings gambling online, initially as a distraction but now as a way to try and change my luck. However, the financial losses have only increased his stress, leading him to skip meals and avoid social interactions.

Tariq has encountered racism from customers, including being told to go back to where you came from. Although he was encouraged by a regular customer to contact a local immigrant support organization, Tariq remains unsure if seeking help would bring meaningful change.

These are the three theories I am using for my introduction

• Anti-Oppressive Practice (AOP)
• Focus: Addresses power imbalances and systemic oppression.
• Application: Empowers individuals by identifying and dismantling systemic barriers, promoting social justice, and advocating for structural change (Dominelli, 2002).
• Structural Social Work
• Focus: Examines how social systems and institutions contribute to inequality.
• Application: Highlights the role of societal structures (e.g., policies, economies) in creating marginalization, advocating for systemic reform to achieve equity (Mullaly & West, 2018).
• Cultural Humility
• Focus: Emphasizes self-reflection and lifelong learning about ones biases and privileges.
• Application: Encourages practitioners to approach clients as the experts of their own experiences, fostering respectful and non-hierarchical relationships (Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1998).

When referencing or looking for material, use the references below for in-text citation for the case study

Course Materials To Use: Please note this list is not APA correct. You will need to format it correctly on your own.

• Baskin, C. (2022). Chapter 4: Current Theories and Models of Social Work as seen through an Indigenous lens. In C. Baskin. Strong helpers’ teachings: The value of Indigenous knowledges in the helping professions (3rd ed.). Canadian Scholars.
• Evans, Kayleigh Rose. (4 Jul 2022). Social work theory, models, methods + approaches explained.
• Northern Health BC. (14 Feb 2017). Cultural Safety: Respect and Dignity in Relationships. https://youtu.be/MkxcuhdgIwY?si=fWbIOQfJEyrllmln
• Queenie Vee. (2 Sept 2022). Good Practice in Social Work. Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Discriminatory Practice.
• Halsey, D. and Boodhai, S. (2018). Chapter 2: section 2.3 Stages of Change model. In D. Halsey and S. Boodhai. Fundamentals of Addiction: Trauma informed, Solution Focused Counselling and Case Management.
• Halsey, D. and Boodhai, S. (2018). Chapter 2: section 2.4 Biopsychosocial Plus model. In D. Halsey and S. Boodhai. Fundamentals of Addiction: Trauma informed, Solution Focused Counselling and Case Management.
• The Agenda with Steve Paikin. (8 Jul 2011). Bruce Alexander: Dealing with Addiction. YouTube.
• Doodle Med. (8 Aug 2020). Whole person healthcare: The Biopsychosocial Spiritual Model of Medicine. In by Denise Halsey and Sunil Boodhai is licensed under a

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Assignment Overview

This assignment includes three components:

• Part A: Grant Opportunity Identification (Chapter 9)
• Part B: Marketing Plan Development (Chapter 10)
• Part C: Anti-Racist Organizational Identity & Social Media Communication

Submit one cohesive response demonstrating alignment across all parts.

PART A Chapter 9: Grant Opportunity Identification

Instructions

Visit Grants.gov and locate at least two (2) currently open grant opportunities that could reasonably support social work education, workforce development, community services, or related initiatives.

For each grant opportunity, provide:

1. Grant Overview

• Funding agency
• Grant title
• Funding purpose and target population

1. Rationale for Selection

• Why is this grant a good fit for a social work organization or program?
• How does it align with social work values and community needs?

1. Organizational Considerations

• Identify one strength and one potential challenge your organization would face in applying for this grant (e.g., capacity, data, partnerships, sustainability).

You are not required to write a full proposalfocus on strategic selection and leadership judgment.

PART B Chapter 10: Marketing Plan Development

Program Selection

Choose ONE of the following programs offered by the UNC Pembroke Department of Social Work:

• BSW Hybrid
• BSW Online (coming in Fall 2026)
• MSW Hybrid
• MSW Online

Marketing Plan Requirements

Develop a marketing plan that reflects all six components of Nonprofit Marketing Plans outlined in Chapter 10 of your textbook. Your plan must include:

1. Your own Mission and Goal Statement
2. Outcome Objectives
3. Process Objectives
4. Action Plan
5. Budget
6. Monitoring Plan

PART C Anti-Racist Organizational Identity & Social Media Communication

Anti-Racist Organizational Leadership

In 12 well-developed paragraphs:

1. Explain what it means to be an anti-racist nonprofit or educational organization.
2. Describe how anti-racist commitments should shape:

• Leadership decision-making
• Policies and practices
• External communication and accountability

Be sure to base your response on what we’ve read in the course textbook.

Social Media Application

The, create one sample social media post that communicates an anti-racist value or initiative to a specific target audience.

Your post should include:

• Target audience identification (e.g., prospective students, community partners)
• Platform choice (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Clear, values-based messaging
• Professional and inclusive tone

This post should be designed for the UNC Pembroke Department of Social Work program you focused on in Part B, but could be adaptable to other nonprofit or educational settings.

Integration Requirement

Your submission should demonstrate clear alignment between:

• Funding priorities
• Marketing strategies
• Anti-racist values and public messaging

Leadership decisions in funding, marketing, and communication should consistently reflect social work ethics and commitments to equity.

Submit one cohesive response in the discussion board.

The book used for chapter 9 and 10 is Essentials of Social Work Management and Leadership Richard Hoefer

Be sure to make as if this is MSW student work and use only the references listed in the directions.