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Category: Social Work

  • Human Behavior and the Social Environment

    Please complete this worksheet before class to prepare for discussion on the assigned textbook chapter and any supplemental media (e.g., podcast, video, or article). Your responses will help guide your contributions and leadership in the class discussion. Be ready to share insights, ask questions, and connect ideas from both the reading and the media. Download the Worksheet Click the link provided here: Reading Reflection Worksheet Save the file to your computer or cloud storage. Complete the Worksheet Open the document in Microsoft Word or another compatible word processor. Type your responses directly into the boxes provided. Be sure to reflect on both the textbook chapter and the supplemental media (podcast, video, or article). Use your completed worksheet to guide your participation and leadership in class discussion.

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  • Written Reflection Assignment 3

    Important:

    • Write in the first person (I)
    • Use specific examples from your life and personal experiences
    • Avoid summarizing philosophers, show that you can critically think about and apply their ideas
    • Generic, AI or impersonal responses will not receive full credit
    • Length: Approximately 2-3 typed pages, double-spaced
    • Be honest, reflective, and specific
    • No specific sources or citations are required or expected
    • Use real examples from your life, work, field experience, or observation

    Section 1: Opportunity, Effort, and Fairness

    Free-market capitalism emphasizes individual effort, choice, and opportunity.

    Reflect on the following:

    1. Describe a time when you believed success or failure was mostly the result of personal effort or decisions.
    2. What did that experience teach you about responsibility, motivation, or fairness?
    3. How do these beliefs influence how you view people who struggle financially?

    Section 2: When the Market Falls Short

    Government-intervention approaches emphasize economic stability, protection, and safety nets.

    1. Describe a situation where you saw someone work hard but still struggle to meet basic needs (housing, healthcare, childcare, education, food).
    2. What factors beyond personal effort seemed to matter most in that situation?
    3. How did witnessing this shape your beliefs about whether people can succeed on their own? Connect this directly to populations social workers commonly serve.

    Section 3: Criticisms of Free Market Capitalism

    Marx argued that capitalism often benefits those with power while exploiting those who do the labor. He believed that economic systems could make people feel replaceable or disconnected from the value of their work.

    1. Have you ever felt like your work (or someone elses work) mattered less than productivity, profit, or efficiency?
    2. How might this kind of experience affect a persons mental health, motivation, or sense of dignity?
    3. From a social work perspective, do you believe capitalism mostly rewards effort, or mostly protects those who already have power?
    4. How does your answer influence how you think social workers should respond to poverty, burnout, and inequality?

    Section 4: Your Role as a Social Worker

    Social workers operate inside economic systems they did not create.

    Reflect on:

    1. As a future social worker, how comfortable are you helping clients navigate systems that feel unfair or unequal?
    2. Which perspective, free-market or government-intervention or both, currently aligns more with your values? Why?
    • How do you expect your views on economic justice to shape the way you treat clients, advocate for resources, or think about policy?

  • Social justice policy analysis

    Criteria Ratings Pts Describe the purpose of a currently enacted policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen population, using scholarly literature for support. (C5.GP.A) 25.5 to >21.68 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes the purpose of a currently enacted policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen population, referencing a range of scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support the claims. 21.68 to >17.85 pts PROFICIENT Describes the purpose of a currently enacted policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen population, using scholarly literature for support. 17.85 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies but does not describe a policy that addresses the selected social justice problem, or does not provide adequate support from scholarly literature. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify a policy that addresses the selected social justice problem for a targeted population, using scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support the description. / 25.5 pts Describe the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support. (C5.GP.A) 25.5 to >21.68 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support, and offering clear and specific examples and details. 21.68 to >17.85 pts PROFICIENT Describes the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support. 17.85 to >0 pts BASIC Provides an incomplete description of the programs and services provided through the policy, or does not provide adequate support from scholarly literature. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the programs and services provided through the policy. / 25.5 pts Describe how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, using scholarly literature for support. (C5.GP.A) 25.5 to >21.68 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, referencing a range of scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support the claims. 21.68 to >17.85 pts PROFICIENT Describes how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, using scholarly literature for support. 17.85 to >0 pts BASIC Provides an incomplete description of how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, or does not provide adequate support from scholarly literature. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem. / 25.5 pts Describe the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development, including details about voting outcomes and legislative leaders, using scholarly literature for support. (C5.GP.A) 25.5 to >21.68 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development, including details about voting outcomes and legislative leaders, referencing a range of scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support the claims. 21.68 to >17.85 pts PROFICIENT Describes the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development, including details about voting outcomes and legislative leaders, using scholarly literature for support. 17.85 to >0 pts BASIC Provides an incomplete description of the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development, or does not provide adequate support from scholarly literature. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the historical issues and context that led to the creation of the social problem and policy development, including details about voting outcomes and legislative leaders. / 25.5 pts Describe the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy, using scholarly literature for support. (C5.GP.A) 25.5 to >21.68 pts DISTINGUISHED Analyzes the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy, referencing a range of scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to support the claims. 21.68 to >17.85 pts PROFICIENT Describes the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy, using scholarly literature for support. 17.85 to >0 pts BASIC Provides an incomplete description of the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy, or does not provide adequate support from scholarly literature. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy. / 25.5 pts Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. 22.5 to >19.13 pts DISTINGUISHED Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession, consistently and with no errors. 19.13 to >15.75 pts PROFICIENT Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. 15.75 to >0 pts BASIC Inconsistently communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the social work profession.

  • Social Work Question

    I will provide the instructions in the documents attached as well as the vignettes needed for the completion of the paper and the rubric for grading guidelines. Please follow the instructions provided exactly, do not use any AI, and if any instructions are unclear or confusing, please feel free to ask.

    This assignment will focus on demonstrating understanding of skills of engagement, reflecting on challenges that you may experience with clients who spark an internal response and using the NASW Code of Ethics to provide guidance and support. Each student will discuss engagement strategies in response to one of the vignettes provided. Students will be graded on their ability to describe appropriate engagement strategies focusing on the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are described in the literature. Concepts must be supported by academic/professional literature. The vignettes will be provided by your professor and are separate from the Acevedo vignette and the VFP case of Mario.

    The paper requires the use of a minimum of 4 scholarly works. I will provide a list of the scholarly works within our course syllabus below – please try to take all 4 from that list but at least 2/4.

    Course Syllabus Readings:

    1. Cross-Denny, B. Integrated social work practice: An overview. In Integrated social work practice: Bridging micro, mezzo, and macro level practice (pp. 3-28). Congella.

    2. Finn, J. (2020). Looking back. In Social justice approach to social work, 4th ed. (pp. 63-71). Oxford University Press.

    3. Finn, J. (2020). Values, ethics, and visions. In Social justice approach to social work, 4th ed. (pp. 106-126). Oxford University Press.

    4. National Association of Social Workers (NASW). (n.d.). Code of ethics.

    5. Mosher, D. K., Hook, J. N., Captari, L. E., Davis, D. E., DeBlaere, C., & Owen, J. (2017). Cultural humility: A therapeutic framework for engaging diverse clients. Practice Innovations, 2(4), 221.

    6. Cross-Denny, B. Micro-level client systems. In Integrated social work practice: Bridging micro, mezzo, and macro level practice (pp. 51-65). Congella.

    7. Lee, H., Boyd, R., Slack, K. S., Mather, R. S., & Murray, R. K. (2022). Adverse Childhood Experiences, positive childhood experiences, and adult health. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 13(3), 441-461.

    8. PettyJohn, M. E., Tseng, C. F., & Blow, A. J. (2020). Therapeutic utility of discussing therapist/client intersectionality in treatment: When and how?. Family Process, 59(2), 313-327.

    9. Masten, A. S., & Barnes, A. J. (2018). Resilience in children: Developmental perspectives. Children, 5(7), 98. doi:10.3390/children5070098

    10. Finn, J. (2020). Engagement: Just get started. In Social justice approach to social work, 4th edition (pp. 183-208). Oxford University Press.

    11. Hepworth, D. H., Der Vang, P., Blakey, J. M., Schwalbe, C., & Evans, C. (2023). Building blocks of communication. In Direct social work practice: Theory and skills, 11th ed. (pp. 78-105). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.

    12. Hepworth, D. H., Der Vang, P., Blakey, J. M., Schwalbe, C., & Evans, C. (2023). Verbal following, exploring, focusing skills. In Direct social work practice: Theory and skills, 11th ed. (pp. 106-126). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.

    13. Lynch, A., Newlands, F., & Forrester, D. (2019). What does empathy sound like in social work communication? A mixedmethods study of empathy in child protection social work practice. Child & Family Social Work, 24(1), 139-147.

    14. Finn, J., (2020). Challenges to engagement: Power, difference and resistance. In Social justice approach to social work, 4th edition (pp. 212-219). Oxford University Press.

    15. Hepworth, D. H., Der Vang, P., Blakey, J. M., Schwalbe, C., & Evans, C. (2023). Eliminating counterproductive communication patterns and substituting positive alternatives. In Direct social work practice: Theory and skills, 11th ed. (pp. 127-142). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning.

    16. Krebs, P., Norcross, J. C., Nicholson, J. M., & Prochaska, J. O. (2019). Stages of change. In J. C. Norcross & B. E. Wampold (Eds.), Psychotherapy relationships that work: Evidence-based therapist responsiveness (pp. 296328). Oxford University Press.

    17. Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2023). Responding to Sustain Talk and Discord. In Miller, W.R., & Rollnick, S. . (eds.) Motivational Interviewing: Helping people change and grow (4th ed., 229-252). New York, NY: Guildord Press ISBN #978-1-4625-5279-5.

    Requirements: 4-6 pages (double-spaced)

  • SOCW6361 Analys & Advoc-Winter WEEK 11

    Becoming a Lifelong Advocate

    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 their reasons for wanting to implement a policy. Because almost all proposed policies are circumscribed by politics, you should be prepared for some conflict, ranging from having your research ignored, to having the accuracy of your data questioned, to having your personal values brought into question.

    Your work as a policy advocate is and should be an extension of your commitment to the social work profession. As such, it is important to continually reflect on how your actions and intentions align with the mission, values, and ethics of social work. For this Discussion, you will consider how your social change project connected with the mission of social work as described by NASW. Additionally, you will consider how your project represents the values of the social work profession.

    To Prepare

    • Read Chapter 14 of the Jansson text.
    • Review the Code of Ethics by NASW found in the Learning Resources this week.
      • Focus on the mission of social work as defined in the section Preamble.
      • Review the six core values outlined in the section Ethical Principles.
    • Review the video in the Required Media this week.
    • Consider how your Social Change Project in this course reflects the mission and values of social work. It is okay if you find that your project does not align with some aspect of the mission or valuesthis is an opportunity to reflect and consider how you can continue to strive to uphold the mission and values of the profession.

    POST

    Post to your Discussion, addressing the following:

    • Explain how your Social Change Project upholds the mission of the social work profession. Cite 23 specific examples from your project in your explanation.
    • Select one core value from the NASW resource that you think is least evident in your Social Change Project. Explain your selection. Include actions you will take to better represent the value in your future advocacy work.
    • Describe additional steps you will take as a social change and policy advocate to ensure your advocacy work continues to be guided by your social work mission and values as defined by NASW.

    Resources

    • TEDx Talks. (2016, May 12). [Video]. YouTube.
    • Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
      • Chapter 14, Assessing Policy: Toward Evidence-Based Policy During Task 8 (pp. 488503)

    Requirements: 1 PAGE

  • Social work

    Statement of purpose for hunter college master in social work program ENTRY: School of Social Work Length: 5001000 words (maximum 5 pages) Please address the following: What experiences (professional, educational, organizational) led to or confirmed your interest in social work? If you considered another field, explain the change. Why pursue graduate social work now? What are your expectations? What challenges do you anticipate, and how are you addressing them? Discuss a current social issue relevant to social work and potential solutions. Identify areas of social work that particularly interest you.

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  • Hospital Data utilizing R

    Auerbach, C. & Zeitlin, W. (2015). Making your case: Using R for program evaluation. New York: Oxford University Press.

    1. Review the description of the hospital dataset from the Auerbach and Zeitlin text (see pages 41 and 42).
    2. Download and open the
    5. dataset and complete the following in RStudio:
    • Use the Hmisc package to determine the percentages for the gender variable, and record these percentages in a document.
    • Use the psych package to determine the mean (average) age of patients, and record these results in a document.
    • For examples, see pages 99, 100, and 104106 in the Auerbach and Zeitlin text.

  • Early Childhood Trauma

    The purpose of this essay is to analyze a specific type of trauma from the examples provided on the National Child Traumatic Stress Network website. Through in-depth research, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the selected trauma by detailing its description and characteristics. It also seeks to explore effective coping strategies for the affected population and present a treatment method relevant to social work practice. This analysis will contribute to a broader understanding of trauma-informed care and the role of social workers in addressing the needs of individuals impacted by trauma. In an essay (750-1,000 words), identify a specific type of trauma based on the examples provided in the page “Trauma Types,” on the National Child Traumatic Stress Network website in the Topic Resources. Research Early Childhood Trauma, referring to this resource: . Be sure to add in-text citations and a reference page. Provide a description of the trauma. Describe the characteristics of the trauma. Discuss possible adaptive coping strategies for the affected population. Explain a treatment method for the affected population in your selected trauma type as it relates to social work practice. Cite a minimum of two academic sources from the GCU library to support your work. Write essay in APA 7th Edition.

  • Legislation Testimony

    The Requirements

    1. Write a personal Testimony (2 Pages) -Utilizing Bill SB2479 moving through the current Hawaii State Legislative session that impacts social work practice or client well-being. Write a formal written testimony to the appropriate committee as a MSW student.

    In-Class Oral Reflection (1 Page) – Prepare speaker notes for presentation about the following:

    • The bill you chose and its potential impact on social work practice in Hawaii.
    • The challenges or surprises you encountered while navigating the legislative system.
    • The experience of teaching a community member and their reaction to being empowered in the political process.

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  • Legislation Testimony

    The Requirements

    1. Write a personal Testimony (2 Pages) -Utilizing Bill SB2479 moving through the current Hawaii State Legislative session that impacts social work practice or client well-being. Write a formal written testimony to the appropriate committee as a MSW student.

    In-Class Oral Reflection (1 Page) – Prepare speaker notes for presentation about the following:

    • The bill you chose and its potential impact on social work practice in Hawaii.
    • The challenges or surprises you encountered while navigating the legislative system.
    • The experience of teaching a community member and their reaction to being empowered in the political process.

    Attached Files (PDF/DOCX): SB2479_.pdf

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