Introduction to Social Work practice exam

The CASW was founded in . The code of Ethics was adopted in , the revised code was in .

The CASWE was founded in . Purpose is to & of Social Work Education and . It is responsible for & .

IFSW was founded in . Represents over half a million Social Workers in different countries. Promotes Social Work as a . It also promotes participation of social workers in and .

Worldwide network of social work schools. Adheres to all UN declarations and conventions on . Respect for rights. Rights of the individual is the foundation of , and .

ISD provides and Services. Recognizes people have a variety of needs. Programs coordinate so all are met. Social workers act as managers and planners. based and focused model. Enables people to access varied services in one location.

Some challenges in the future of Social Work may be cutbacks, graphicsization, /multiculturalism, practice, -based practice, and privatization.

Intake is the step taken by a worker. Service is requested by a or created. of client is taken. Determination is made regarding the to be provided. is made regarding the clients situation. Decision is made regarding if the can help or not.

Assessment and Planning - Social worker and client analyze what help is needed by .
Worker creates a .
Plan provides initial course of .
Plan is altered through a series of -- process.

. Worker & Client implement the assessment and plans.
Client shares regarding process in problem resolution.
Focuses on creating between the client & worker.

and
Evaluate rationale for actions chosen & determines if needs were met. Consider unexpected/expected results.
Clients are involved.
occurs when action plan is done & needs are met.
Records are organized & stored
Support must be in place before is over.

Qualities of a Helping Relationship - , ,
What is a Helping Relationship - Refers to a relationship between a & social worker.

Social work as Art & Science - Referred to as -Based Practice.
looks to for validation.
Social workers locate empirical studies for guidance.
Helps professionals move towards a more holistic & artistic understanding of a practice.

Self Help Groups - Do NOT have a Professional facilitator, might be , have a leader or they find a leader within the .

Educational Groups - Primary focus is on , may also have a aspect.

Support/Therapeutic Groups - Primary focus is on people dealing with specific problems.

Task Groups - Primary focus is to a specific mandate.

Social Action Groups - Focuses on broader issues.

Group Dynamics - & between group members, members sense of and the degree to which a group its members.

Forming Stage - Planning and Creating a group
should be defined
Determine , frequency, of meetings
takes active role in the structure & format of group
Ground rules are discussed &

Storming Stage - Conflict emerges within the group
Differences can lead to (in the purpose & member roles)
Members test & challenge of leader
Relationships are
Facilitator establishes for the group

Norming Stage - Roles are defined and trust begins
Group increases
Group moves toward working on the objectives

Performing Stage - Works toward goals
trust & sense of with each other are visible
members disclose
Group is strong
Members may work towards
May start disengaging from each other
Some may get about group ending
Evaluate group experience

Rothman's Model of Community Work - 1960s Jack Rothman summarized work into 3 types:
Development
Social
Action

Saul Alinsky's approach to Community Activism - Approach is and strategic
organizing is a process of going to war
Battle power holders to a distribution of resources
Disdainful of approaches
Start where people are

Paulo Freire's approach to Community Mobilization - Starts with survey
organizer & members go through finding of a listening survey
Process of reflection-action-reflection called
Committed to people being empowered to create a social revolution

Women Centered & Feminist approaches to Community Work - women are key to their
Rely on decision making, leadership, & process
Geared to more - changes involving small groups of citizens coming together

Community Capacity Building - Builds upon & assets of a community
Communities should develop their own
Create a of resources
Map becomes a foundation from which community members work to further their assets

Community Work as Healing purpose - looks at building community as a healing practice
members draw on community & values as part of healing process
Often used by groups and spiritual communities
Useful in helping people internal obstacles to meaningful participation

History of Child Welfare: Pre-Industrial Child Welfare , New Era in Child Welfare Legislation Modern Child Welfare Policy .

In the Parliament replaced the young offenders act with the .
It emphasized rehabilitation and re-entry into .
Looked to transfer of youth to adult court
Lowered the age of presumption to
Attempted to lower the number of in prison
Emphasized alternative sentencing