Category: Social work

Part A (First of Two Parts): Identification and Contextual Assessment Planning for the Group
(Due Approximately Session 8)
7-9 Numbered Pages of Text, Submit Online, Double Spaced, 1” margin on all sides, APA Style for Citations and References). Please include Questions or Question #’s as Headings.

1. Identify and briefly describe a population that you are working with in field that could benefit from a group-based intervention. What are some challenges potential members face? How did this population come to your attention?

2. Using the required readings and course syllabus as a guide to the literature, what are three key values or benefits of using a group approach with this population? (Use, cite and reference at least three sources from the Syllabus).

3. Using course literature on models and theories of group practice, what type of group approach do (or did you) you propose? (Use, cite and reference at least three sources from the Syllabus).

4. Using the required readings and course syllabus as a guide to the literature, identify at least two key opportunities, challenges or obstacles in group interventions in each of the contexts below? How would you address each of these challenges? Discuss at least two challenges or obstacles for each of the following:
Use, cite and reference at least one source in each subsection (A, B & C) – sources may be used in more than one)
A. In the agency context?
a. How will the agency’s organizational mission, structure and activities influence the group?
b. How will they affect the way you develop and work with the group?
B. In the community context?
a. What communities influence the development of this group?
b. How may will communities influence and/or support the ongoing development of this group?

C. In the potential members’ and worker context?
a. How are your own identities similar or different from the client or system potentially
represented in the group?
b. What assumptions or biases may you need to be aware of?
c. How might culture and identity impact the power dynamics in your relationship with
group members and/or client system?

Brandler, S. & Roman, C.P. (2016). Group work: Skills and strategies for effective interventions.
(3rd Ed). New York: Routledge. (This book is available as an E-Book at the library – in this case, you can only read the book online – no full downloads allowed.)
Yalom, I. D. & Leszcz, M. (2020). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. (6th Ed). New York: Basic Books. (The 5th edition (2005) of this book is readily available used and available at the library as an E-Book.

Official instructions: You will write a two-page (double spaced) reflection paper discussing your thoughts regarding content we have covered in the course. The reflection paper may include things you found interesting, aspects of the course you may find difficult or challenging, things you have learned about yourself or a population, or other relevant discussion topics. The purpose of the reflection papers is for you to self-reflect on the content covered in class in a unique way. In addition, the reflection papers will help me identify areas where you may be struggling or how you are interacting with the course. Please be thoughtful and authentic in your self-reflection process as self-reflection is an important component in various professional environments. The ability to self-assess content and your true thoughts and feelings regarding it is an important aspect of your professional development.
Here are the topics we have discussed in class. Only cover some of these.
Based on the provided data, the topics covered in the curriculum seem to be centered around social issues, identity, and systemic structures. Here is a list of topics extracted from the data:
The Meaning of Social Difference
Social Identities and Intersectionality
Privilege and Disadvantage
The Cycle of Socialization
Intersections of Oppression and the -isms (such as racism, sexism, etc.)
Forms of Oppression
Microaggressions in the Classroom
Apologizing after Being Called Out
The True Cost of Social Injustices (as explored in “The True Cost” documentary)
Racism (Part 1) – Including systemic racism, white supremacy, and gentrification
Racism (Part 2) – Focused on redlining, racial covenants, and inequalities
Essay Writing and Academic Research Techniques (related to social issues)
Ableism – Understanding ableism, the disability rights movement, and barriers to community participation for people with disabilities
I have attached the textbook as well. We are up to Ableism. This is an opinion essay, so no sources are needed.

The Instructor can offer this discussion forum to be completed in small groups or have students complete the discussion individually.
This discussion forum will assist in developing your thoughts and working toward the completion of your Policy/Treaty/Law written assignment.
The United States Constitution is widely known across the nation and our world. However, although not recognized or thought of, treaties are the supreme law of the land. From a social work perspective apply the systems theory to the following points.
From an ethical standpoint, and review of the US legal system, critically think about what should be considered when reviewing the issues of water rights and land treaties for Indigenous People.
Critically assess and discuss the impact that water usage and land rights have on the Indigenous Native American people.
Historically, the view was a necessity to civilize the “Indian”. Currently, the effects of those views reflect inequitable social rights and along with social and health disparities. Critically assess and discuss the impact of applying linear perspectives and importance of integrating circular approaches to Indigenous populations?
Place yourself as being in the center of an imaginary circle watching and listening to the stories and the promises. Imagine as you are sitting in that circle, you are the social worker advocating for rights and ethical treatment of systemic justice. Share potential approaches that could be made to address the issues of broken treaties while working toward goals for healing the Indigenous Population.
Who would you involve in advocacy efforts and how would you envision building toward and carrying out the goals to provide healing the Indigenous People?
Share your position on whether or not you believe it is possible for the Indigenous People to regain balance and include your reasoning.
Provide a substantial response to at least one peer that indicates the expansion of critical thinking.

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.

Reflection #4: Mental Health Matters
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Watch and Reflect
Watch Video above.
What is “Black Mental Health” and why does it “Matter”? Hear Phillip’s journey of trauma, resilience, and advocacy as he gives an impassioned talk discussing the impact of trauma on black identity, and black wellness, and why America’s current conversation on mental health is inadequate. – Phillip J. Roundtree, MSW, MS is the Founder of Quadefy LLC, an organization dedicated to providing empowerment services to enhance the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength of an individual, team, and/or business. He is a staunch advocate of destigmatizing mental health, by promoting total wellness, amongst marginalized and often underrepresented communities. His transparency, as it relates to his personal journey in coping with depression and anxiety, gives a face, voice, and hope to those who’ve yet to recognize their emotional and cognitive strength. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedxLinks to an external site.
Submission and Grading
1. After watching the video above, in your own words describe how are the the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness affected by culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender or age of individuals?
2. Use a key term/concept from our class to share how it relates to the mental health please bold the term and define it first.
Please click on at the end of this discussion post.

Submit a 2- to 3-page paper (not including title page and references) evaluating your leadership style and followership style based on the four questionnaires you completed. Be sure to:
Summarize your personal leadership traits and style based on the Leadership Traits and Leadership Styles Questionnaire results. Include both strengths and areas for improvement that reflect these two questionnaires.
Describe your followership style based on the Followership Questionnaire results. Explain the implications of this style for you as both a leader and a follower within an organization.
Identify at least one area of growth that would be most important for you to develop, based on the Conflict Style Questionnaire feedback from your colleague or supervisor. Explain why this area is most important to you as a developing leader.
Use the Learning Resources to support your Assignment. Make sure to provide APA citations and a reference list.

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.pageLinks to an external site.
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.pdfLinks to an external site.
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.

answer all these questions below using the source I provided please No AI CHATGPT OR PLAGIARISM USED TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT the text book you need to utilize is in the link below https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qrvoptti4g2idikz28ups/Handbook-of-Evidence-Based-Interventions-for-Children-and-Adolescen.pdf?rlkey=v6sf12isxsytcopoamzuu1rwl&dl=0
1.In developing an intervention for children and adolescents, what considerations would you give to developing a treatment integrity assessment plan? How would you analyze treatment integrity and measure the intervention’s outcomes? Please provide specific details.
2.Please develop and demonstrate the implementation of a suicide prevention plan at a middle school. Please be specific with the steps taken to implement the suicide prevention plan
3.Please plan an intervention for a school shooting at a high school where students and school personnel are affected. Please be specific with the details you take into consideration as the plan is being developed.
4.You have an eleven-year-old boy who is being bullied. His parents bring him to you for counseling. Please detail the steps you would take to assist this child
5.You are a social worker at an agency your local school system has contracted to provide services to the school district. The school district has a very high Hispanic population, and the challenges are centered around housing instability, food insecurities, low attendance, and poor test scores. What intervention would you implement? Please be very specific with your assessment tools and targeted outcomes.

answer all these questions below using the source I provided please No AI CHATGPT OR PLAGIARISM USED TO COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT the text book you need to utilize is in the link below https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qrvoptti4g2idikz28ups/Handbook-of-Evidence-Based-Interventions-for-Children-and-Adolescen.pdf?rlkey=v6sf12isxsytcopoamzuu1rwl&dl=0
In developing an intervention for children and adolescents, what considerations would you give to developing a treatment integrity assessment plan? How would you analyze treatment integrity and measure the intervention’s outcomes? Please provide specific details.
Please develop and demonstrate the implementation of a suicide prevention plan at a middle school. Please be specific with the steps taken to implement the suicide prevention plan
Please plan an intervention for a school shooting at a high school where students and school personnel are affected. Please be specific with the details you take into consideration as the plan is being developed.
You have an eleven-year-old boy who is being bullied. His parents bring him to you for counseling. Please detail the steps you would take to assist this child
You are a social worker at an agency your local school system has contracted to provide services to the school district. The school district has a very high Hispanic population, and the challenges are centered around housing instability, food insecurities, low attendance, and poor test scores. What intervention would you implement? Please be very specific with your assessment tools and targeted outcomes.

Social workers understand methods of assessment with diverse clients and constituencies to advance practice effectiveness and understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge to effectively intervene with clients and constituencies. Social workers understand the global interconnections of oppression and human rights violations, and are knowledgeable about theories of human need and social justice and strategies to promote social and economic justice and human rights. Social workers understand strategies designed to eliminate oppressive structural barriers to ensure that social goods, rights, and responsibilities are distributed equitably and that civil, political, environmental, economic, social, and cultural human rights are protected. Choose one of the following family vignettes and create a thorough treatment plan which illustrates the intersectionality of the above factors. Include at least six long-term goals. Develop at least five objectives and six interventions for each long-term goal. Be sure to include any sub-system work needed and work with other agencies.
The Juarez family is comprised of three children: Juan, age 15; Jesus, age 12; and Sarah, age 5. The parents are originally from Mexico and have had all three children here since they immigrated 16 years ago. They are still in the process of obtaining citizenship. They struggle with making ends meet and both parents speak limited English. Jesus has been experiencing mood problems at school and angers easily. He often gets into fights and is on probation for assault. He is quiet most of the time and is having trouble sleeping. The other two children are doing fine, but the parents are concerned that Sarah is overly anxious. The parents do not always agree on discipline as Mr. Juarez believes that spanking with a board is appropriate, and they have been reported to Child Protective Services for abuse. The family is strong in its faith and regularly attends Catholic Mass. The family has been referred to you through Child Protective Services.
The Smith family is a blended family with five children. The father, John, has three children from a previous marriage: Josh, age 10; Emily, age 7; and June, age 5. Their step-mother (Becky) has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals most of her life. Becky’s second husband has been accused of sexually abused their two girls while she battled substance abuse and mental illness. The father was notified by Child Services once the girls told their aunt, and he has custody of them at this time. Becky’s divorce was problematic, and she has a strained relationship with her ex-husband. She and her stepson Josh have heated arguments and she suspects he has been using drugs and alcohol. She is very controlling and consistently argues with teachers and other authority figures about how to interact with her stepson. Both John and Becky work full-time and struggle with poverty and are afraid of the court costs that could occur from the sexual abuse charges. They live in a rural town. They have self-referred to you for parent-child problems concerning Becky and her stepson Josh. The Bell family consists of a single mom raising her two sons. They have just moved from a family shelter as Mrs. Bell has left an abusive husband. Her eldest is Sam, age 15 and her youngest is Joe, who is 12. They are African American. She works part time at two jobs to make ends meet. Sam experienced a lot of mixed feelings lately regarding his sexuality, but does not want anyone to know. He is bullied at school and does not have any friends. He does not like sports, but does prefer drama class. He is failing in most of his classes. He often masturbates while thinking about other boys and has viewed a few gay websites. His mother is unaware of his struggles; she just thinks he is depressed. Joe has also had problems with his peers and they have been picked up by the police for vandalism on several occasions. She is unsure what to do to help her boys and is not sure about therapy. The family has been referred to you by the school.
Support your assignment with at least five scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.
Length: 10 pages, not including title and reference pages
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic.