Category: Social work

Requirements for the Paper:
Write a 5–7 page paper in APA-style including a title page (this does not count toward the paper length), running head, abstract, subheadings, and reference page.
The paper must include a minimum of 5 reliable valid references. All references must be included in APA format in a reference list (the final page of your paper).
Students can also include images, tables, and figures as appendices (this does not count toward paper length).
Use the APA citation resource found at the following: APA style citations.
Students will complete a research paper consisting of the analysis of a social problem or at-risk population.
This paper will require you to:
Identify a social problem or at-risk population. 
Discuss the history of the problem, the current scope of the problem, and issues involved in providing services. 
Explain how a specific agency is addressing this issue. 
As part of your research, you must contact an agency that provides services that address your chosen social problem/at-risk population. During the interview, gather the following information:
Nature of their work
Job qualifications
Client population and target population
Method of service delivery (home visits, group therapy, office visits, etc.)
Funding source
Any other relevant information
I have started by writing an abstract, which is listed below. I attached the information from the interview with the social worker.
Abstract: Highlighting the existence and consequences of the waiting list for individuals with intellectual disabilities who require services under the Michelle P. Waiver raises awareness amongst the public, policymakers, and stakeholders about the challenges faced by individuals with special needs and their families. Advocating for timely, accessible, efficient, and alternative interventions is essential for their development, well-being, and overall quality of life. The prolonged wait list reflects inefficiencies, resource shortages, funding gaps, and bureaucratic barriers. Providing guidance and navigating waiver services helps clarify roles and responsibilities, driving advocacy efforts to improve access to timely services and expand options for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Please perform research on how culture and substance abuse are interconnected. This paper will be focused on one specific group of your choice ( African Amerfican women) and how the beliefs and biases of that population (whether implicit or explicit) impact someone of that culture looking at or dealing with substance abuse treatment.
The paper needs to focus on one culture, and include:
Empirical evidence of beliefs, customs or norms
How those beliefs customs or norms are impacted by substance abuse/use
A policy you are aware of or would create that would protect this culture and
What you will do going forward in their practice to inform themselves and colleagues on how to work with this culture.

Considering the time period described in the readings, in what ways has the treatment of undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers violated their human rights and their rights to social, economic and environmental justice? In your response, provide two examples from the readings in Week 3, using a different source for each example. Be specific in explaining your examples. After each example, explain what human rights or principles of social, economic, or environmental justice have been violated, drawing from documents such as the UDHR, the definition of social justice, and the principles of environmental justice. 
READINGS 
Castaneda & Zuniga, “Racism: Introduction”
Tatum, “Can We Talk?”
Madrid, “Missing People and Others”
NPR, “A decade of watching Black people die”
Global Oneness Project trailer (video)
AIC, “Asylum in the United States”
Overview of immigration articles in Week 3 (Faver notes)
UNHCR, “Children on the Run” (executive summary)
Goldstein & Cai, “What Do Migrants Experience When They Request Asylum at the Texas-Mexico Border?”
Platoff et al., “While Migrant Families Seek Shelter from Violence”
Ducharme, “Separating Kids from Parents”
Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law (weblink)
PBS Newshour, “How the Trump administration is leveraging Covid-19 to tighten immigration”
AIC, “Rising border encounters in 2021” 
USDHHS, “National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care”
Cook, “Sliced and Diced: The Labor You Eat”
“25 Painfully Disturbing Facts about Human Trafficking” (video)

Discuss interventions used in the case selected from your field experience, the same case presented in Mini-Paper #1 (I attached the mini paper 1). Incorporate relevant social work values and ethics from NASW. Incorporate the following minimum elements into your paper, and refer to the grading rubric for this assignment.
Discuss the methods you used to select appropriate strategies and interventions for this case based on the assessment presented in Mini-Paper #1 along with research knowledge and the values and preferences of the case. Briefly discuss the connection between the intervention(s) selected and how the problem is understood from a major explanatory theory, such as constructivist theory, biophysical theory, systemic theory, or feminist theory. Provide a rationale for selecting or creating the particular intervention(s). This rationale may be based on evidence-based practice ideas, practice-based evidence ideas, or ethical ideas such as feminist, social justice, etc.
Provide and discuss a treatment plan based on the assessment presented in Mini-Paper #1, including the problem list. The treatment plan must include the following: a) Goals that are related to the identified problems, b) Objectives that are related to the identified problems and are written in SMART format, and c) Evidence-based strategies and interventions that were or will be utilized to achieve the goals/objectives within the identified timeframe(s).
Describe how you implemented the strategies/interventions to achieve the goals/objectives and to enhance capacities of client systems, organizations, and communities. Discuss how you developed mutually-agreed-upon goals and objectives using inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes; how you negotiated, mediated, and advocated on behalf of client systems, organizations, and communities; and how you facilitated effective transitions and endings that advanced mutually-agreed-upon goals.
Feedback from the paper on the mini paper: Spell out the author’s name rather than abbreviating in the References page (e.g., WHO and NASW)

I have attached the article and the format it should be written. Can you include 2-3 references as well please . If you have any questions please contact me 

This assignment must be 5 pages (excluding title and reference page) and 5 Scholarly resources. 
Select an adolescent onset mental illness disorder from a marginalized population of your choice. In a written report: 
Summarize a client scenario involving the chosen adolescent onset mental illness disorder.   
Describe your assessment and plan for evidenced based interventions. 
Include a diagnosis based on the DSM guidelines as well as any additional contextual or developmental information you would consider to determine whether or not you should recommend hospitalization.  
Be sure to explain the influence of personal values that come into play when working with this specific marginalized population.  
Determine how your personal examination of values could help other social workers assist clients with the same diagnosis, or who belong to the same marginalized population.  

In your textbook, Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, read Chapter 9, “Theories of Cognitive and Moral Development.” Watch the video “Terrorist’s Son: I Chose Peace over Extremism”. You can also download the Terrorist’s Son I Chose Peace Over Extremism – transcript.pdf file.If you are not already logged in to the Off-Campus Library Services (OCLS) website, you will be prompted to enter your OCLS login and password.
In an 3-page, APA formatted paper, respond to the following prompts (your paper should include a formal introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, conclusion and reference page):How can environmental and familial factors influence moral development during middle childhood? Support your answer with information from the readings.
What happened in­­ Zak’s life that enabled him to choose a different life path than his father did?
Apply Kohlberg’s theory of moral development to Zak’s story. How does this theory help us understand his journey?
If Zak were your client, how would you help him process his feelings of loss and grief and shifts in moral reasoning and beliefs?
What cultural issues and the need for cultural humility does Zak’s story raise for you as a social worker? What skills or processes of critical reflection, self-awareness and self-regulation would be important in working with Zak? What issues of racism or oppression might Zak encounter because of his background or story and how can you address this in practice?
Before finalizing your work, ensure that you:Have followed the assignment instructions carefully.
Use the computer’s spelling and grammar check.
Use APA format for organization, style, and source credits, including:12-point, double-spaced Times New Roman font
One-inch margins on all sides
Normal character spacing
In-text citations
Title page and reference page (may not have reference page as it is not required to list Bible in references)
Properly formatted headings

I have answered all the questions from this assignment.However I know I have run in sentences and a few other mistakes that may need to be taking out and re-worded. I just want to make writing I did better. I would like for you to read what I wrote and make changes to it as needed. ACES stands for “Adverse Childhood Experiences.” HERE ARE THE 3 questions I answer to:
4) Reflect on three things you learned from each video, the article, and the ACES Infographic (this should be at least one paragraph each) 5) How did the information above impact you on both professional and personal levels? What is your “take-away”, or the thing that stood out the most to you about the ACES study? (this should be at least one paragraph)
6) How do you plan to apply the information you learned from the ACES study and this Canvas Assignment? (this should be at least one paragraph)
HERE ARE MY RESPONSES:
Three things I have learned from the videos, the article, and the ACES Infographic are how childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime, the traumatic events that occur with children doing their childhood years, and their mental health. In one video Dr. Burke-Harris talked about childhood adversity which can show up in your mental health and physical health. The second video Dr. Burke-Harris talks about is threats that are pervasive to children like abuse or neglect, growing up with one or two parents that struggle with mental health or drug issues. In the article I learned that many of the doctor patients had chronic health problems that potentially could had effects on their health conditions such as heart diseases, chronic asthma, diabetes and much more which could have led from their childhood events in their life. Finally, there is the ACES infographic. I learned that ACES are traumatic events in childhood aging from 0-17 years old. Children will or have experienced neglect or witnessing violence. It can also negatively impact their mental, physical, behavior, and emotional development. Children can also suffer from toxic stress who have experienced adversity.
The information about ACES has impacted me with the studying and learning of this assignment. I can relate to ACES because I was once a child who endured all the signs that effects children to this day. I went through a lot of childhood trauma that affected my adulthood. I can say this is a situation for children that does not need to be overlooked. And I am so glad to learn about ACES and the types of experiences that children endure. I can recall my childhood on every topic that I have learned about this. On a professional level I will be deeply knowledgeable about Adverse Childhood Experiences and be prepared to address them. With the negative experiences I had growing up in the DHR system, I will be ready to help children going through these tough situations.
How I plan to apply what I learned from the ACES study is volunteer at local events here in my hometown and be an advocate for children, increasing my knowledge of the issues and what I have learned. Making a positive change and being alert for children who need caring love and support. I also plan to support parents as well as the children if they reside in the same household. Applying what I learned I can help children build social and coping skills and give one on one time. Children are our future and I want to help in any way I can.

please respond to the peer post below
How might a social worker apply ” Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs” to assess client needs. Explain your answer. Discuss poverty from a Functionalism perspective. Give at least 2 examples of how poverty could be considered to be functional or advantageous for those who control society. “Abraham Maslow (1954, 1968, 1971) viewed humans as having tremendous potential for personal development. He believed it was human nature for people to seek to know more about themselves and to strive to develop their capacities to the fullest” (Zastrow, Kirst-Ashman, & Hessenauer, 2019, p. 492). The Maslow’s Theory is a compass to help social workers navigate through all the individuals and the community’s needs. Understanding your clients’ needs is where I would start with the Maslow Theory. Every person is different and we must piece together what is missing for them. With the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory, I would focus on safety and physiological needs, self-esteem, belonging, immediate verse long term care needs, client advocacy finding resources for clients and recognizing the unmet needs of the clients, cultural considerations using the Maslow’s Hierarchy theory to align with the cultural values of the clients. I would also focus on professional development and self-care meaning respecting the clients needs, helping them pursue their own goals and help them stay motivated in their careers and that might want them to help others.
“According to the functionalist perspective, all social systems have a tendency toward equilibrium- maintenance of a steady state or particular balance, in which the parts of the system remain in the same relationship to one another” (Zastrow, Kirst-Ashman, & Hessenauer, 2019, p. 546). Functionalism exists because it serves a purpose in society and that can include motivating people so they work hard to pursue their success. Someone who is a functionalist for example would say that poverty helps to maintain a stable supply of low wage labor for economic growth. In the United States there are so many low wage jobs and those jobs are filled by workers who live in poverty and they would think that serves a purpose for maintaining a stable work place that is necessary for this economy to function properly. Another example would be poor people doing the work that other people do not want to do or the poor purchasing goods such as days old food because it is marked down or purchasing used clothes that other people do not want and those three examples show that is it functional because that is what happens. Now we can see why the middle and upper class especially the upper class do not help out in poverty so that they can ensure it continues. References
Zastrow, C.H., Kirst-Ashman, K.K., & Hessenauer, S. (2019).
Empowerment series: Understanding human behavior and the social environment. 11th ed., Boston, MA: Cengage.
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Research the criteria for assuming a social work license in your state or country. You will want to research the regulations put forth by your state’s licensing board.
Consider the benefits offered by title protection and maintenance of licensure standards.
Post response to the following:
Identify the types of social work licenses available in your state.
Describe the criteria required to earn an LCSW in your state. Specifically,What are state requirements for education?
How many hours of post-MSW practice are required?
How many hours of supervision are required?
How much does it cost for initial licensure?
Describe the criteria to maintain an LCSW in your state. Specifically,How often do you need to renew your license?
How much does it cost to renew a license?
How many continuing education credits are required?
What, if any, specific education hours are required (e.g., suicide, ethics, substance use, cultural competence)?
Explain the benefits for licensure and title protection.