Category: Social work

Vocabulary concept: “umbrella” Organization. Find articles or supplementary materials related to that week’s course content to share, and provide a one-paragraph summary of the new information you learned and how it might impact your future careers.
For full credit, your submission must include the following:
A clearly identified vocabulary concept with a brief (1 sentence) definition. A direct link or APA citation for the outside source you reviewed. A paragraph summarizing the new information and connecting the information to your future career. Paragraphs are typically 3-5 sentences in length and around 100-200 words. There is no limit or minimum for this assignment but you are encouraged to be detailed in your response.

Peer 1 Shamika:
How many people are negatively impacted by the current social policy? Is there a ripple effect from these consequences? If so, how does it manifest?
The policy I chose is social security. If we take a look at this policy, we are able to identify some of the hiccups with social security. Per research, it states women receive social security more often than men. Women tend to live longer than men, so they need as much retirement as possible (Garland, 2021). Even with that being said, men receive more benefits monthly than women. We can view this as a negative impact to social security policy. It is no secret that women are more likely to struggle with retirement savings than men (Hagen, 2022). Based on these negatives alone, consequences are for sure to follow. Although millions of individuals receive social security, many others are denied on a daily basis. This can be viewed also as a negative that affects those suffering with disabilities, along with a loss of wages when denied. The trickle-down effect if individuals left struggling to survive. Some of those may face homelessness, repossessions, foreclosures, and more. Poverty is not farfetched from the reality unfortunately. With a higher number of wealthy beneficiaries in the system, benefits are paid out more rapidly, acting as a further drain on social security reserves (Csiszar, 2023). Once again, we have another issue that clearly is witnessed with the social security policy and its negative impact. Funding for social security will diminish further if these impacts aren’t acknowledged and rectified.
References:
Csiszar, John. (2023). 9 Biggest Problems Facing Social Security in 2024. Retrieved from https://www.gobankingrates.comon January 10 2024.
Garland, Susan. (2021). A Woman’s Guide to Making the Most of Social Security. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com
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Clicks: Alison Duncklee on January 20, 2024.
Peer 2 Mike:
What forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination result from the policy you’ve selected? Discuss a case study that illustrates the negative impacts of the policy.
As a recap, the policy I have selected for my term project is the United States Housing Act of 1937 as amended through December 29, 2022 (United States Housing Act, 1937) and I chose this because it laid groundwork for states to engage oppressing those convicted of drug related crimes by limiting their eligibility for subsidized public housing intended to assist those vulnerable and in need.
According to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2022), it is legal to discriminate against felons in many of the same ways it was to discriminate against African Americans. Once you are a felon, housing discrimination, denial of food stamps, ineligibility for certain public assistance programs and denial of the rights to vote or serve on a jury are all legal. As one of my peers pointed out, certain states do now allow felons access to some of these services, but that does not negate the point that they do not have to and not all states do. In fact, many federal policies specifically remove rights such as these, and although some of them do allow states to wave these restrictions, it is still a legalized option for oppression, and it also sets the stage for stigmatization.
Bernard (2020) did a study to examine the inhibitors to ex-offenders attaining housing. In this study she noted the United States Housing Act of 1937 was amended in 1988 with the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 which required public housing authorities (PHA’s) to include language in their leases which prohibits tenants or people living with the tenant to engage in criminal activity on the property or elsewhere, opening the door for eviction if anyone living at the property is charged with a crime anywhere. This act also allowed PHA’s to make their own determinations regarding the eligibility of housing. In 1990, the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA) permitted the consideration of the criminal history of all potential household members when considering eligibility and the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 then made it a requirement of all law enforcement agencies to comply with criminal record requests made by PHA’s. It also encouraged PHA’s to evict tenants even suspected of drug related criminal activity.
As you can see, the policies which guide eligibility for affordable housing have been structured in a way where it is legal to discriminate against those with criminal histories, especially drug related criminal histories, and in some cases it is even required. Therefore, policies at the federal level regarding this population have exacerbated their risk of recidivism because housing insecurity.
References
Bernard, J. D. (2020). Key inhibitors to ex-offenders obtaining permanent housing. Walden University – Scholar Works. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=10601&context=dissertations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. (2022, November 29). Race and collateral consequences. NACDL. https://www.nacdl.org/Content/Race-and-Collateral-Consequences#:~:text=%E2%80%9COnce%20you’re%20labeled%20a,service%

Using your research topic and/or question and the literature you have collected for your research study proposal, prepare for an interview where you can connect with someone in the field who is familiar with your topic.

What kinds of topics are covered in the agency policy manual? Identify at least one policy that promotes social work professional practice and describe it.
As a leader in social work, would you recommend any changes to that policy? Why or why not?
Please use Client policy Maintains patient confidentiality according to Company’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance policies and procedures.
The Notice of Privacy Policy tells you about our duty to protect your health information, your privacy rights, and how we may use or disclose your health information.
How to Make a Complaint When receiving treatment from the agency , you have the right to make a complaint if you believe any of your rights have been violated or you have other concerns about your care in this program.
I have been provided crisis response hotline number in the event of a crisis situation. I understand the crisis hotline is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Please use the NASW Code of Ethics as a source. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English#:~:text=Rather%2C%20a%20code%20of%20ethics,their%20actions%20can%20be%20judged.

Please briefly introduce the character for your case study. This character can be fictional or non-fictional, so long as you are able to apply course concepts to the character (so no characters based on other planets or in futuristic settings, please!). I do not recommend picking individuals from your personal life, as you will be going into detail about personal aspects and struggles of your character. 
Your introduction should include the name of the person you’ve selected, who they are (e.g., celebrity, character from a TV show, etc.) and why you picked them. 
Please check the discussion board to make sure another student has not already picked your character. 
If you’d like, you may go ahead and post a link or attach your case study presentation draft with this info, so you can receive feedback directly on your presentation draft. 
Here is a sample completed Character Case Study on prezi – https://prezi.com/view/gbcarWpEulkOFMUKkyKy/

Prompt: In Week 2, we focus on identifying and documenting social problems as the first step in the policy advocacy process. For this discussion, you will apply the concepts from the readings to a specific social problem and engage in a critical analysis of its characteristics and impact.
Please respond to the following questions in your initial post:
Select a social problem that you are interested in addressing through policy advocacy. Briefly describe the problem and its impact on individuals, families, communities, or society as a whole.
Analyze your selected social problem using the four criteria outlined in the Jansson textbook (Chapter 2): scope, severity, duration, and urgency. Provide evidence to support your analysis.
Discuss how social workers can contribute to documenting and addressing this social problem. What unique skills, knowledge, or perspectives do social workers bring to the policy advocacy process?
This discussion aims to help you apply critical thinking skills to identify and analyze social problems, understand the criteria for defining a social problem, and explore the role of social work in documenting and addressing these issues. By engaging with your colleagues’ perspectives and experiences, you can develop a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities of social problems and the potential for collaborative policy advocacy efforts.

Please follow the instructions 
This assignment is to be written in APA 7 style format. It is encouraged to use the following titles as headings in your paper.
Overview:
For this assignment, you will explore the concept of vicarious trauma, its causes, symptoms, and its potential impact on individuals working in the social work profession. You will then research and propose strategies for combating vicarious trauma, including self-care techniques and organizational support systems. You will incorporate at least two peer-reviewed journal articles in this assignment.
You must incorporate the following information:
Introduction to Vicarious Trauma
Define vicarious trauma and differentiate it from burnout and compassion fatigue.
Provide examples of situations or contexts where individuals are at higher risk of experiencing vicarious trauma.
Causes and Symptoms of Vicarious Trauma
Describe the common symptoms of vicarious trauma, both emotional and physical, and how they manifest in individuals.
Impact of Vicarious Trauma:
Discuss the long-term consequences of unaddressed vicarious trauma and its potential to lead to more severe mental health issues.
Strategies for Combatting Vicarious Trauma:
Research evidence-based strategies for preventing and managing vicarious trauma.
Include self-care techniques such as mindfulness, exercise, hobbies, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Personal Reflection and Action Plan:
Reflect on your own susceptibility to vicarious trauma, considering your current or future profession and any previous experiences.
Develop a personalized action plan for combatting vicarious trauma based on the strategies discussed in the assignment.
Identify specific steps you will take to prioritize self-care, seek support when needed, and advocate for organizational changes if necessary. 

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In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I desire to earn a Master of Social Work degree and attend Liberty University because…
In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I show a posture of learning and respect when interacting with diverse individuals, families, and groups by…
In 100 words, discuss the following prompt: Please share about a personal challenge in your life and discuss how you have worked through this challenge. (Please do not share about a challenge with your job).

Writing an integrative paper can be a daunting task. To help you get started, you will need to draft an outline of how you plan to approach the paper. You do not have to have your entire paper ready to be written, but you should select a client or agency in Dallas, Texas that you have in mind that will provide you with the information you need to complete each paper that is required.
It is recommended that you review the rubrics for each of the papers you will be writing this semester. 
Once you identify the key sections and information to be included, begin to think about the references and resources you will need. 
For each paper section in your outline, include a list of 5 or more resources (see required numbers for each section) you plan to use and include the citations in a reference page under each sample rubric that you can build upon as you write each paper this semester.
Use the template below to complete the outline assignment. The template is set up so you can compose directly onto the document, save, and upload as your assignment submission.
I have attached the template below for you to follow