Unit 8 Assignment

 Please be sure to answer each question fully and include references to your textbook and at least 2 supplemental resources. Each response should be at least 500 words in length.   QUESTION 1 What specific challenges do older adults face? According to Congress and Gonzales how do race, class, or gender identity affect these challenges? What … Read more

Unit 7.2 DB: LGBTQ Inclusivity

 According to St. Germain, how can an organization actively increase LGBTQ inclusivity? Make sure to identity at least 3 to 4 examples. Why do you believe inclusion is important? How can inclusivity improve the client-provider relationship? You must support your response with scholarly sources in APA format.  Simply stating your opinion is not enough, back … Read more

Unit 7.1 DB: Challenges

 Based on unit materials and your own research what are some challenges that LGBTQ youth face today? How do you think the human services field can better address these issues? Research one LGBTQ youth organization and briefly summarize their mission and the outreach they provide. You must support your response with scholarly sources in APA … Read more

Unit 6.2 DB: Economic Class Stereotypes

 Go to MIT’s Living Wage Calculator website and look up your town/city. Report your findings using the following questions: My town is Fayetteville NC What is the living wage (average cost of living with necessities) for your town/city? Look up current job listings in your area. You can also research job listings for your desired … Read more

Unit 6.1 DB: Challenges

 What are some specific challenges to low-income families or those living in poverty face? How can these challenges affect the delivery of human services and our relationship with clients? Why is it important for human services professionals to be aware of class bias or classism? You must support your response with scholarly sources in APA … Read more

Discussion

   Prescribing for Older Adults with Insomnia Prescribing for older adults is sometimes challenging because this population often presents comorbid conditions, and they also suffer a decline in the rate of medication absorption.  

Unit 5.2 DB: Violence Against Women

  According to the unit resources violence is one of the biggest issues faced by women  (biological or trans) or feminine-perceived individuals. Research and identify two forms of violence against women (examples include intimate partner violence, rape/sexual assault, child sex abuse, human trafficking) Share what you have found out. Next, research both national and local … Read more