Read the article Adolescents’ Negative Experiences in Organized Activities After reading the adolescent negative group experiences article, construct three recommendations on designing an organized group recreational activity for a summer camp program. Reference specific points and data from the article to support your recommendations.
Powerpoint Slides Variables State the variables? Identify the dependent variable(s)? Identify the independent variable(s)? Identify the variables’ levels of measurement? (e.g., nominal, ordinal, interval/ratio). Each variable in the study could have a different level of measurement. State the measurement tools (scales) were used, if applicable (e.g., the Beck Depression Inventory or other types of scales … Read more
Outcome Accountability Process | Friends NRC In the field of social work, it is an ethical responsability to engage in evaluation and continuous quality improvement. But even the best intended processes can have biases. Consider the materials developed by FRIENDS Community Based Child Abuse Prevention. What potential biases, privileges and demands may be build … Read more
The stage of adolescence is one of the more difficult developmental stages. Therefore, there are psychosocial issues related to this developmental stage of which social workers should be knowledgeable. Identify a psychosocial issue related to adolescence (e.g. suicide, depression, bullying). How might this psychosocial issue influence an adolescent’s identity development? Present an intervention that … Read more
Rebekah Roberts entered the United States as a mail order bride. At 28 years of age, she considered herself pretty lucky when the magazine she paid five hundred dollars to advertise herself called that they have found her a match. The 58-year-old man who picked her from a list of other women was a … Read more
For this week, we will be discussing the Ethical issues faced in the field. Please address the following question with in-text citations for your content. How do issues of influence, control, and power affect service delivery? My topic: Child & Adolescent Mental Health
In a social work practice that focuses on children, understanding the developmental stage and the learning theories for practice is important. For this discussion, we are focusing on the social development of children ages 3-5 years. Respond to the following: Review the handout 40 Developmental Assets for Early Childhood. Discuss one external asset … Read more
Research Stella Wash, keeping in mind the class discussion on gender. Share your thoughts (1) about Stella’s life in general and her circumstances, and (2) Explain why or why you do not think that Stella was treated fairly. Think about the era in which Stella’s journey occurred. Do you think the outcome would be same … Read more
Infancy & Childhood: Developmental MilestonesAs social workers, it is important to understand the risk factors that impact infants and children achieving these developmental milestones and know the interventions that are available in our communities. The Centers for Disease Control has identified specific adverse childhood experiences (ACE) that impact human development (https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html). Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) … Read more
Before you begin this week’s Db. You will need to review Leavitt’s Diamond model and framework. A brief video is also available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5MevXbAjSo to assist you in how to apply it to your workplace or field location. Students should draw on the information they gleaned from their observations, review of agency documents, staff interviews, … Read more