Introduction to Social Work Chapter 1 Lecture and Reading Notes 1 PDF

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Introduction to Social Work Chapter 1 Lecture and Reading Notes

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Lecture • What is social work? o The professional activity of helping individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities to enhance or restore their capacity for functioning o Work with clients and coming in at a time of time; need for encouragement or make changes in life Helpful to know that there is a source or person that there is to help in time of o need • Case Study (Susan Dunn): o What’s the client’s problem(s)? ▪ Needs a safe place to stay/transportation (history of physical abusive) ▪ Had no money of her own ▪ Husband’s alcohol abuse • Access client problems (intimate partner violence, lack of transportation and place to stay, financial abuse, no access to shared income, alcohol abuse) o What does the Social Worker do? ▪ The Social Worker quickly assesses the situation (asking questions); assessment is ongoing; specific questions to ask or off top head to identify questions (Crisis Helpline) ▪ Access quickly if there is immediate danger or harm/Offers to call the police • Domestic violence? ▪ Asks about family support (can you get to safe place) ▪ Immediate medical attention (arm was hurting/possible fracture? From spouse) o What does the clients economic status impact services? ▪ Services are provided regardless of economic status ▪ When there is intimate partner status, religion, race, status฀ we are in position to get client to get to safe space and how to maintain own personal safety and/or children Ultimately, what does the social worker do for the client? o ▪ She fostered self-determination; did not press or force her; no matter how much we want different, we cannot impose own personal beliefs onto client ▪ She remained with Susan until she was seen by the medical practitioner (Safe Haven) • Two young children taken to be distracted and to give parent time to collect themselves and talk to social worker ▪ She assisted her with filing the police report

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Once seen by doctor and children were safe; changed mind to file a police repot...