Social Sciences

Consider this scenario: You receive a hotline call at your mental health agency from a client requesting a same-day appointment. You are the only social worker available to work with clients at the time, as your coworker is out of town on vacation for 10 days. A 15-year-old boy struggling with depression (no suicidal ideation) … Read more

Social workers are bound by the NASW Code of Ethics (2008) to provide informed consent with every client. A signed informed consent form protects the client and the social worker. It exemplifies the professions respect for its clients, allows for self-determination, and is the cornerstone of good social work practice. Sometimes, though, reporting of confidential … Read more

As a social work student, it is important to understand the need for theory-informed practice. As you assess, intervene, and evaluate in your practice, theory is an essential foundation for clinical social work. The use of theory to inform and guide your practice is what establishes you as a professional. In working with clients, you … Read more

When presenting an overview of the different ways in which death has been interpreted, draw from the following discussion questions: The Great Leveler: What are some examples of events that have taken place historically that may have resulted in death being viewed from this vantage point? Death as a Force that Unites and Separates: In … Read more

What identified challenges (from discussion board 4.2) are important for human service providers to understand when working with that specific racial/ethnic group? What are some effective strategies to use when working with these populations and what are some available services to provide resources? For example, if poverty affects a large portion of your racial/ethnic group … Read more

Please read the study below and answer the following questions for this paper. Marcia Norman, 39, and her husband, Mitchell, had been married for 25 years and had several children.  Mitchell did not work.  He forced Marcia to make money by prostitution, and he made fun of that fact before family and friends.  He beat … Read more

Construct a case demonstrating the ethical principle of dual relationships between a social worker in your area of practice or interest and a client or client system. Provide a complete description of a situation where dual relationships are evident, and then examine the issues associated with boundary violations and possible outcomes if the dual relationship … Read more

No title page needed. 2 groups i choose is Latinos and African Americans What are some current challenges your chosen racial/ethnic groups face? Please provide statistics to support your discussion. Next, research and identify at least two organizations (one for each racial/ethnic group) that fight for equality, confront the challenges your groups face, and/or provide … Read more