Category: Social Work

Consideration for complicating factors such as racial and gender bias and cultur

Consideration for complicating factors such as racial and gender bias and culturally-biased assumptions; social control, authority, and privilege. (population characteristics: strengths, causes, power dynamics)-
I will upload two articles to get the information. I started doing it. I will upload the document and the articles. Secondly, I uploaded another document of what me and my group doing. You will find the bolded part my name “Amy”. I have the consideration for complications and conclusion.
Lastly, for the conclusion, please read the entire document, plus the two articles and add to the conclusion. I started doing it.
You can see in the group document from my group, the length of how much information I need. This is an infographic presentation. In the document “Infor 2 doc”, you can find information about my infographic and you can add in the “consideration section”

For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries,

For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries, Gabriel Fernandez, or Kalief Browder. NOT BOTH. 3 pages MAXIMUM, using APA formatting. Answer the following questions for the docuseries you choose to watch:
Gabriel Fernandez
Agency Introduction
What is the LA DCFS mission statement? You will find a lot of information using the following link: https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/about/who-we-are/
Describe the target population DCFS serves in detail, including pertinent information related to age, gender, socio-economic status, race, culture, ethnicity, etc. (What population does the Department of Child and Family Services Serve) https://dcfs.lacounty.gov/about/who-we-are/
Does the agency respect self-determination? Describe how the agency does or does not respect self-determination.Give one specific example from the docuseries to support your point of view.
Kalief Browder
Agency Introduction
What is the NY Department of Correction’s mission statement? You will find a lot of information using the following link: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doc/index.page
Describe the target population of Rikers Island inmate population in detail, including pertinent information related to age, gender, socio-economic status, race, culture, ethnicity, etc. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.fordham.edu/download/downloads/id/14783/mcdonald_rikers_island.pdf
It is apparent that Rikers Island as an institution does not respect self-determination. Research and provide 2 organizations that exist to improve inmate conditions and treatment at Rikers Island, or jail/prison inmates in general. In 1-page minimum, provide both organizations:Name
Location
Mission and Vision statements
Explanation of the services/efforts towards improving inmate treatment.

Based on this week’s readings, identify and describe a cultural group on the loc

Based on this week’s readings, identify and describe a cultural group on the local, state, regional, national, or international level you are aware of. Referring to the NASW Standards for Cultural Competence, what steps would you take to address issues of cultural competence? What steps would you take to address issues of cultural humility?

For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries,

For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries, Gabriel Fernandez, or Kalief Browder. NOT BOTH. 2 pages MAXIMUM, using APA formatting. Answer the following questions for the docuseries you choose to watch:
Gabriel Fernandez
Social Work Theories and Approach – Choose one of the following social work theories or approaches and apply them to the work being done at LA DCFS. The Strengths Perspective
Ecological Systems Theory
Systems Theory
Person-in-Environment
Name and define the theory/approach you chose
Using the Gabriel Fernandez Docuseries, how could the use of the theory/approach you chose to improve the effectiveness of social workers at LA DCFS? Be specific and provide examples that are directly tied to working with Gabriel Fernandez.
Kalief Browder
Social Work Theories and Approach – Choose one of the following social work theories or approaches and apply them to the work being done at the NY Department of Corrections Rikers Island. The Strengths Perspective
Ecological Systems Theory
Systems Theory
Person-in-Environment
Name and define the theory/approach you chose
Using The Kalief Browder Stoy, how could the use of the theory/approach you chose to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation at Rikers Island? Be specific and provide examples that are directly tied to working with Kalief Browder.

Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the

Instructions
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Initial Response
Instructions:For this week’s discussion post, present your infographic assignment from last week’s YouTube or zoom recording.
During your presentation discuss the topic you chose and evidence based practices to address the issue.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Peer Response
Instructions:Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings.
Ask your peers questions about the topic they chose
Provide a reflection on their presentation, or
Provide additional tools/resources to supplement their recommendations.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
All peer responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

describe the hispanic culture group. Referring to the NASW Standards for Cultur

describe the hispanic culture group. Referring to the NASW Standards for Cultural Competence, what steps would you take to address issues of cultural competence? What steps would you take to address issues of cultural humility?
please uses sources within the past 5 years.
please use this source as well https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/NASW-Practice-Standards-Guidelines/Standards-and-Indicators-for-Cultural-Competence-in-Social-Work-Practice

Change Agent Exercise: If I could create a bill it would help solve the problem

Change Agent Exercise: If I could create a bill it would help solve the problem of __?
Refer to Page 148
Instructions:
Assume that you wanted to try to encourage the state legislature to pass a bill that would help solve the problem you examined in Chapters 1 to 3 (or another problem you choose that negatively affects people in your community).
1. Write down the outcome you strive for the problem of your interest.
• For example, If I could create a bill it would state the requirement of making it a mandate for “children within the foster care system who have aged out be assigned a mentor for a minimum of 1year. The mentor shall assist in areas such as guidance in applying for higher education, housing arrangements, transportation, and serve as support system during the 1-year transition.”
2. Brainstorm a list of groups, agencies, and organizations that you think could be involved in a coalition to work for the bill’s passage. Why do you think each group would be interested in supporting the bill?
3. Can you think of any potential challenges members of these groups might have in working together? How might any of the challenges be addressed by a culturally competent social worker?
4. Discuss how the history of the selected racial or ethnic group in the United States continues to affect their experiences and life chances.
5. Based on your topic selection, describe the barriers to service faced by members of the nondominant group.
6. Compare and contrast cultural competence, multiculturalism and cultural humility. Discuss how each of the key concepts relate to the problem you strive to resolve?

Find a peer-reviewed journal article that is either a qualitative study or quant

Find a peer-reviewed journal article that is either a qualitative study or quantitative study related to a social work practice/research area that you have observed at your field placement site. Be sure the article has the following components of a study:
Purpose of the study
Literature review
The major research questions and/or hypothesis
If applicable, the dependent, and independent variables
Using that article, in an essay (750-1,000 words), address the following:
Provide a brief summary of the study and identify the purpose and significance of the study.
Then, explain the quality of the literature review and the theoretical framework.
Explain the major research questions and/or hypotheses, and, if applicable, the dependent, and independent variables.
Explain the strengths and limitations of the study related to research design, sampling, measures, validity, reliability, data collection methods and data analysis.
Explain how you would remedy any weaknesses of the study.
Explain how a social work practitioner could use the results of the study to inform their practice

INSTRUCTIONS
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the

INSTRUCTIONS
It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
INITIAL RESPONSE
INSTRUCTIONS:For this week’s discussion post, present your infographic assignment from last week’s YouTube or zoom recording.
During your presentation discuss the topic you chose and evidence based practices to address the issue.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Your initial response is due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.
PEER RESPONSE
INSTRUCTIONS:Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings.
Ask your peers questions about the topic they chose
Provide a reflection on their presentation, or
Provide additional tools/resources to supplement their recommendations.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment you are going to develop an infographic training.
Choose one of the topics from this website: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network | (nctsn.org)Links to an external site. and develop a 1-2 page infographic about the issue.
On this infographic, include at a minimum:
The type of trauma you are examining (include at a minimum the definition and statistics of the frequency of this type of trauma)
Discuss at least one risk and one protective factors as defined in ACEs that contribute to this type of trauma
Identify at least two evidence-based practices to address the form of trauma you addressed. This could be programs, prevention, resources, how to support children who have experienced this trauma. Be sure to include references with your work.
Visuals within the infographic
For the infographic you may use Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or Canva.
ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES
Canva Infographic MakerLinks to an external site
Levers, L. (2022). Trauma Counseling, Theories and Interventions for Managing Trauma, Stress, Crisis, and Disaster, Second Edition. 9780826150844.
Chapter 7: Trauma experienced in early childhood
Chapter 8: Trauma experienced in adolescence
Read this article from SAMHSA on Understanding Childhood Trauma to understand the signs and prevalence of trauma and how to support children who experience traumatic events.
Understanding Child Trauma – What is Childhood Trauma?Links to an external site. | SAMHSA
Review the CDC’s page on Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)Links to an external site.
PRESENTATIONS
View this video that examines how trauma has a lifelong impact. We will refer back to this video for our discussion question.
Watch this video to identify interventions for working with children who have experienced trauma.
Watch this PBS documentary that explores how adverse childhood experiences can result in long-term behavioral and mental health problems.

In class, we looked at exemplary leadership practices and leadership through an

In class, we looked at exemplary leadership practices and leadership through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens. The task is to complete the following:
Part 1. Write a Tribute to Yourself (you determine the length of your tribute)
Imagine that tonight you’ll be honored as Leader of the Year. Hundreds of people will gather to pay tribute to your contributions to your family, your colleagues, your organization, or your community.
What words or phrases would you most like to hear others say about you? How would you like to be remembered tonight?
Remember – the greater the clarity of, belief in, and passion for our personal standards of excellence, the greater the probability we’ll act in concert with them.
Part 2. Reflect on the following in 300-400 words:
Take some time to identify the values expressed in your tribute and reflect on their importance.
Discuss how these values relate to the the values of leadership we discussed in class.
How do we make sure we lead from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive stance?
Deliverables:
A written Tribute to Yourself
A written reflection based upon prompts above in 300-400 words