The Child Abuse Prevention Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Abuse is a word that has several connotations associated with it. There is a multitude of ways abuse can be carried out, and its consequences or effects can range in an unlimited number of possibilities. Abusive cases regarding anybody should be taken very seriously and with compassion (when it comes to the victim). However, the abuse of a child, especially in a sexual way, is the most ...

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Examine Radical Social Work Theory Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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First of all, social work theory is defined as "an explanatory framework," the accumulation of knowledge, ideas, skills and beliefs social workers draw upon to help to make sense of what social work is and how to do it. (Oko, 2008: pp.6) In other words, theory in social work helps to organise and structure the world we live in and help us to make sense. Particularly this ...

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Practice Of The Motivational Interviewing Approach Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Critically analyse your practice of the Motivational Interviewing approach with specific reference to your classroom learning and work placement On reflection I have learnt a great deal about the MI approach, putting the classroom learning into practice, then reviewing my performance on the DVD has been a fundamental part of my learning process. Although being familiar with many of the techniques, which are similar to skills I ...

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Maintaining Work-Life Balance among Married Working Women in Banking

23 Mar 2015

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Literature Review It is a truth that work and family life cannot be separated, they both act together and the lines of demarcation of family life and work life cannot be drawn. With changing times, social structure, nature of business and globalization at fast pace; boundaries of work is changing rapidly. Working patterns and timings are in constant change but the pace of change is more rapid. ...

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The Welfare Needs Of The Elderly Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Nowadays, Malaysians are living longer, they are on an average of 74 years for men and 78 years for women. In others words, their life expectancy has increase. With the advances in medical care and better nutrition, older people are living longer, they are more visible, more active and more independent than ever before and they are in better health. Therefore there is a growing concern ...

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Public private partnership: Part II

23 Mar 2015

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PPP is an agreement/contract between Public agencies and Private sectors. Public and Private sectors joins hands to undertake a project. Public and Private Partnership may be defined as " A corporate venture between the Public and Private sectors, build on the expertise of each partner that meets clearly defined Public needs through the appropriate allocation of resources, risk and rewards. PPP is a joint venture of Public ...

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The Salvation Army Hostel For The Homeless Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction According to Hardcastle, Powers and Wenocur (2004), "Community practice is the application of practice skills to alter the behavioural patterns of community groups, organisations, and institutions or people's relationships and interactions with these entities". Drawing from this simple definition of community practice, the report focuses on the work I carried out as an Applied Community studies student working with homeless people at the Salvation Army (SA) ...

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Mental illness and drug use regarding homelessness

23 Mar 2015

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On any given night in Australia it is estimated that over 100,000 people are homeless and living without essential human rights. (MHCA, 2009. p.5) While the reasons for people's homelessness are varying, the abuse of alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances can exacerbate the situation and lead to further problems. The use of harmful substances by many homeless people is often seen as "functional", this meaning that ...

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Factors contributing to child abuse

23 Mar 2015

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According to the US Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect, about 4,000,000 children die each year as a result of child abuse and neglect (Bob 12). "Child abuse refers to nonaccidental harm that is inflicted on children by their parents or other adults" (Magill 218). Many people do not take child abuse seriously because they either believe that harsh discipline is necessary, or they do not ...

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Child abuse and poverty

23 Mar 2015

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INTRODUCTION Child abuse may be common among African families who have voluntarily or forcefully immigrated to the UK due to reasons such as tribal wars, poverty and political turmoil in their country of origin. Available research evidence tends to suggest that black African children in living in the UK are over-represented in the child protection system. It is against this backdrop of over-representation of black African families ...

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Attachment Theory Young Children And Their Families Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Attachment theory derives from psychoanalyic psychology, however it is used in social work to attempt to understand behaviour in infancy and childhood to show the way in which children develop emotionally (WALKER 2009) This theory centres on the idea that children need to form secure relationships with other people, such as parents or guardians, as it is a significant contributer to their emotional development. Social bonds and ...

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Discuss The Importance Of Service User Participation Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Traditionally, people experiencing mental health problems were removed from society and placed in asylums across the country, indefinitely (Thornicroft and Tansella, 2002, pp. 84-90). Patients within the mental health system were expected to take a compliant role in the management of their care and leave the decision making to the professionals. In today's society that is not the case. In this assignment the writer will begin by ...

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Need And Benefits Of Work Life Balance Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Work life balance has become the hot issue around the world. In the United Kingdom, a high level of support has been given to work life balance. Employers think people can only give best performance when they can strike a balance of work and life. In the United States, more importance has been given to work life balance, it has accounted for more than two-thirds of ...

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The Issues Surrounding Disability Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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There is a lot of discussion of how disability is described. The literal meaning of disability is "difficulty with ability". This implies some form of mental or physical impairment that can manifest problems with mobility or awareness. According to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, disability impairments can include sensory impairments such as hearing or sight, mental impairments such as depression or learning difficulties and physical impairments such ...

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Working In Partnership In Health Care Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Task 1.1. As Health and Social care personals engaged in the Health and Social Care Work explain the different levels of working partnerships across the sector using the 3 partnership levels, Service user-professionals, interpersonal and Organisational and policy levels. Explore these partnership relationships across different levels of Health and Social care services including your own Health and Social Care work place where you engaged with service users ...

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Balance Among Married Working Women Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Background of the Study The economic conditions and social demand around the world has played its role in molding the scenario of work. Initially work was regarded as a necessity for survival but with the development in the role of work and composition of the workforce, now work is not just perceived as necessity but also considered as a source of personal satisfaction (Joshi, Leichne, & ...

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The Empowering Disabled Adults Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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'To what extent are disabled adults empowered to determine their own needs and choose their own support services? Firstly this assignment looks at defining disability and the introduction of empowerment within the disabled community. It will consider the situation as it is now and where the future lies for disabled adults. There are many ways to define disability but the United Nations definition of disability seems to ...

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A Case Study Of The Romano Family Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Drug abuse as well as alcohol and tobacco use is the leading cause of all preventable deaths and illnesses in the United States. The awareness by the public about the medical consequences of abusing substances has over the last 15 years been awakening as a result of the ever-increasing rate of AIDS prevalence among substance abusers. However, AIDS only represents a tip of the iceberg to the ...

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How Social Work Has Influenced The 21st Century Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well being (International Federation of Social Workers). Utilising theories of human behaviour and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environment. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work. In doing their day-to-day work, a social ...

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Different Types Of Discrimination And Coping Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This essay discusses on the different types of discrimination and the different coping strategies or behaviours used. The Oxford Dictionary defined discrimination as the unwarranted or hurtful treatment of different groups of people, especially on the grounds of gender, race or age. Coping is defined as a change in cognitive and behaviour to evade harmful event. Discrimination affects an individual physically, mentally and emotionally. Studies have shown ...

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Ageing Experience And Psychological Well Being Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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There are two potential determinates that might influence quality of life and psychological well-being of elderly people. Firstly there are the objective factors that are income, health, status and age and intuitively, usually having more of these things means greater quality of life. However, in various research based on happiness of the elderly people, objective factors are less powerful than one might expect as Lyubomirsky et al; ...

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The Effective Help To Families And Children Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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I was requested to complete a Pre-Birth Assessment with regards to Case BB. The referral was made by the Community Midwife to the Children and Families Area Team where I was on my placement. The Community Midwife's concerns were BB's age, she already had a child who was under one year, her partner was in prison and the Midwife was further concerned about BB's lack of engagement ...

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James And Gilliland 2008 Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Topic: Not everyone is suitable to do crisis intervention work as it is very demanding for the helper. Do you agree? Support your answers with relevant research. Theoretically speaking almost anyone can be a crisis worker by reading books and practicing the skills but to make interventions effective it is not enough. James and Gilliland (2008, p. 21) stated that almost anyone can be taught the techniques ...

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Many Factors That Affect Communication Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Interpersonal skills, majority of the managers chose interpersonal skills as their greatest strength. Managers must have a good communication skill in dealing with their stakeholders. In Catherine Lodge, our manager has effective communication skills in dealing with the entire situation with regards to resident's needs if it is being met, staff, and resident's families. A good company wouldn't have a very strong foundation without a team that ...

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Investigating Service User And Care Involvement Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction The following review will discuss the issue of service user involvement in the discharge/transfer procedure. The review was compiled by the author within a nineteen bedded Forensic Mental Health unit. The ward was at full capacity at the time of writing this review. The service users' all had different levels of mental illness, each with a different history, level of cognitive awareness, degree of institutionalisation and ...

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The inter relationship between firm growth and profitability

23 Mar 2015

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Abstract There is a widespread presumption that there is a close relationship between firm growth and firm profitability. However, most of the past studies on firm growth and profitability have been conducted without mutual associations. Only a few studies, thus far, have examined the inter-relationship between firm growth and profitability and the results have been inconsistent. The reason for the inconsistency is mainly due to the lag ...

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Learning Experience Of Partnership Working Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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To begin with I would like to focus on the policies and legislation which have identified partnership working. There is a large body of policies and legislation that focuses on collaboration and partnership working; some include duties for statutory organisations in relation to inter-agency working. I have examined only some of the key polices and legislation as there are too many to examine for the purpose of ...

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Principal Issues For Research On Secret Trust Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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I consider that I have reached this outcome and the associated skills because I can identify the principal of issues for research on a specific legal topic.' I have conducted my research on a specific topic 'Secret Trust'. I also have found the principal issues of research as required for this topic by expressing a research question. I think the doctrine of secret trust is not a ...

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Community Empowerment Can Genuinely Benefit The Community Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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In society, some groups are more vulnerable than others - the poor, the disabled, battered women, etc. NGOs working at the grassroots levels are best suited to deal with the vulnerable groups. However, NGOs and the Government can join hands to find the most suitable strategies to use, to empower those who are potentially weak in the social structure. The Government of Mauritius has put in place ...

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Understanding Of Human Growth And Development Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The field of psychology has vast areas of interest, and Human growth and development is one of the most popular topics being studied by social workers today. The purpose of this report is to show how essential it is for a trainee social worker to attain a firm understanding of human growth and development, and to ultimately achieve a foundation of knowledge in this area. This report ...

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The Various Types Of Child Abuse Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Services (MCYS, 2005) states that, "Child abuse is defined as any act of omission or commission by a parent or guardian which would endanger or impair the child's physical or emotional well-being, or that is judged by a mixture of community values and professionals to in inappropriate." Different types of abuse MCYS (2005) recognised four different types of abuse, namely physical ...

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Problem Identification Of Interactive Behaviour At Work Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Company Background Cheniere Energy was founded in 1983 and is a world leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) company. Through its subsidiaries the company engages in the development, construction, ownership, and operation of onshore LNG receiving terminals and natural gas pipelines in the Gulf Coast of the United States. It also engages in oil and natural gas exploration and development activities. Cheniere Energy is based in Houston, ...

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The Main Roles In Social Work Practice Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Social work involves working with some of the most vulnerable people who have been oppressed or disadvantaged in Society. The role of the Social Worker is to challenge these oppressions to help service users help themselves. It is about promoting change, and is underpinned by laws, theories, policies and procedures. 'Social Work as a profession has never experienced so many changes in policy and practice (Iwaniec and ...

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Reflective Practice And Risk Analysis Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The objective of this essay is to critically evaluate the following statement with reference to personal practice experience when assessing and managing risk. As my practice experience was based in a Children and Families Area Team, this essay will therefore explore the statement from this perspective. "A good risk decision requires both good risk assessment and good risk management." (Carson & Bain, 2008, p.156) This essay will, ...

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Examinnig Social Exclusion Faced By Elderly People Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This case study intends to examine the demographic factors that are likely to have an impact on social exclusion, and in this case with regard to elderly people in contemporary society. It is crucial to examine changes within the British housing policy since 1979 in order to assess the current situation that elderly people are faced with. Over the past few decades housing problems have affected ethnic ...

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Case study of fostering team in nuneaton

23 Mar 2015

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The background to your involvement I am currently on placement with the fostering team in Nuneaton which has in excess of seventy five carers in and around the Nuneaton/Bedworth area. The fostering team consists of 4 full time social workers, whose role encompasses assessment work along with supervisory responsibility of foster carers in line with the Department for Children, Schools and Families 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' ...

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Child Trafficking In Nigeria Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Human trafficking in Nigeria has been one of the greatest problem in Nigerian history. Human trafficking can be traced to the period colonialism when human beings are been traded for mere commodities to the Europeans, to help them in their plantations in their own country. Due to the abolishment of slave trade in Nigeria by 1885-1950, the act of human trafficking was reduced and some few years ...

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Linkages Between International And Local Social Work Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilizing theories of human behavior and social systems, social work intervenes at the point where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work. (IFSW/ IASSW, 2000/ 2001). As per the above definition we understand social work ...

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10 Day Placement Assignment Analysis From Snap Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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SNAP is an organisation that was set up in June 2008. It is a collaboration of six organisations - Orwell Housing Association, Anglia Care Trust, Epic Trust, Ipswich Housing Action Group, Family Action and Together- Working for Wellbeing. Each employee of Snap is affiliated to one of the main organisations and is an employee of only one of the partners. All six organisations tendered, and won the ...

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Advantages and disadvantages of viewing behaviour

23 Mar 2015

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To look at life-span development, we need to be aware of what it is, although the meaning is within the name. It looks at how a 'normal' person develops throughout the life-span. This process begins between conception and birth, the miracle of pregnancy where a one-celled organism develops into a foetus and finally a newborn baby emerges into the world. The development of this developing child is ...

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Domestic Violence Against Asian Women Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This report is based on a Chief Executive Officer with unlimited budget to improve mental health services in London Borough of Ealing. The following neighbourhood study will focus on a proposal for change to improve services. It will focus on the changes necessary in the services provided for Asian Women experiencing domestic violence with mental health issues. An understanding of social and cultural diversity will be discussed and ...

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Causes Of Child Poverty In The Uk Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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a) What are the main causes of child poverty in the UK today? The United Kingdom is widely regarded as having one of the worst rates of child poverty in the industrialised world. This sentiment was echoed by the findings of the 2007 UNICEF Innocenti Report - a comprehensive assessment of the lives and well-being of children and adolescents in economically advanced nations - which ultimately concluded ...

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Interview with and occupational therapist

23 Mar 2015

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The purpose of this paper was to interview an occupational therapist who is a leader in mental health and discuss their thoughts on being a leader and their work as a mental health occupational therapist. This paper maybe added to an ebook that will act as a practical resource of best practices in mental health OT practice and leadership for students and new graduates in the field ...

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Examining The Knowledge Of Working With Vulnerable Adults Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Within my assignment I will demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and critically explore safeguarding and what this means in the context of working in social care today, and the impact on my role as a newly qualified social worker. I will refer to adults with a learning disability in order to examine some of the issues and dilemmas that may occur. I will examine these ...

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The Wellbeing Of The Older Population Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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As the population continues to age, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on policies and practices that support and enhance the wellbeing of the older population in later life. One sad reality for many seniors in later life and an increasing cause for concern is elder abuse. Elder abuse is one of the most disturbing and rapidly growing areas of crime throughout the global. It is ...

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How Social Policy Had An Impact On The Nhs Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This essay is a discussion of how Social Policy had an impact to the National Health Service (NHS); the essay will pace the discussion in the context of some of the economic, political and social concepts that influence the development of social policy in the NHS. It also discusses the impact of the social policies in relation to social exclusion, inequality and/or poverty. While evaluating the effectiveness ...

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Difficult Part Of Social Work Practice Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The aspect of social work practice I feel most difficult to perform is the gerontological social work. This paper would firstly describe the context of social work practice with old people. After that, I would exam the reasons preventing me from effectively conducting helping process by evaluating my attitudes, emotions and experiences as well as by reviewing professional literature on social work practice with old people. In ...

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The Issue Of Elder Abuse And Neglect Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse. Nurses should be aware of the causes, screening questions, symptoms of abuse, and resources in the community. Armed with information and a ...

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History Of Social Services In England Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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In 1992 the Department of Health (DH) and the then, Social Services Inspectorate, in England, published the findings of a survey of two social services Departments in relation to abuse. This publication found there to be a lack of assessments in large numbers of 'elder abuse' cases and little evidence of inter-agency cooperation. The report recommended guidelines to assist social services in their work with older people ...

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Child Care Case Study Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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High profile investigations since 2000 highlight failures in child protection (Laming, 2003 and Laming, 2009), causing nationwide concern, media comment and public debate and putting social work under the microscope. Working Together to Safeguard Children: A Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children (H M Government, 2010) sets out how organisations and individuals should work together to safeguard and promote the welfare ...

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In Depth Analysis Of The Counselling Process Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Counseling is a growing process and it changes from one level to another level. In counseling, there must be a beginning, advance to another level and must have an end. According to some scholars and theorist, there are no fixed stages in the counseling process. For instance, Gerald Egan (1975) state that there are three stages to explain the counseling process, whereby Mizan Adiliah et al. (1995) ...

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Aging With A Developmental Disability Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The life expectancy and age-related medical conditions of adults with Developmental Disabilities are similar to that of the general population unless they have severe levels of cognitive impairment, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or have multiple disabilities. Some research has indicated that sensory, cognitive, and adaptive skill losses happen earlier for adults with Down syndrome compared to the general population and other adults with intellectual disabilities (Heller, 2011). ...

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How labelling affects mental health problems

23 Mar 2015

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Labelling theory is linked to Howard Becket and was introduced in 1963.  Labelling theory is the theory of a behaviour that is considered different from the customary or a behaviour that is generally accepted as standard.  It is considered by some sociologist that this type of behaviour is seen as a label given to an individual whose behaviour is not considered normal by certain people of authority.  ...

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Vulnerability Issues In A Case Study Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The purpose of this assessment is to identify and discuss the vulnerability issues arising from the scenario. Peter is a vulnerable adult and inclined to be forgetful therefore, reference will be made to the nursing and Midwifery Council's code of professional conduct in respect of duty of care, safety, respecting client's dignity, confidentiality, and consent to accept or refuse treatment. This case scenario is not a real ...

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Parental Risk Factors And Child Maltreatment Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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It is staggering to know that thousands of children are maltreated in ways that are detrimental to their developmental and psychological growth. Widespread concern about the issue was initially triggered in the 1960s to raise awareness of the plight of the 'battered child'. Research has recognised numerous risk and protective factors commonly associated with child abuse. This essay will deal with the parental risk factors and will ...

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Participation Of Lac In Decision Making Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction This essay aims to critically evaluate service user involvement specifically for looked after children (LAC). It explores evidence and research that considers the value of listening to the views of children who are looked after; regarding decisions about the care and support they receive. It considers how Leicester City council's procedures enable young people to contribute in decision-making about their care and support, whilst considering any ...

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Kwalitatief beschrijvend onderzoek

23 Mar 2015

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Soort onderzoek Er is gekozen voor een kwalitatief beschrijvend onderzoek. Er wordt een antwoord gezocht op de vraag wat de gevolgen zijn van een loyaliteitsconflict bij jongeren met een licht verstandelijke beperking. Binnen dit onderzoek zijn er interviews gehouden met zes jongeren in de leeftijd van 7 t/m 16 jaar. Binnen de interviews is er gebruik gemaakt van een genogram. Als achtergrondinformatie is er gebruik gemaakt ...

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Disempowered Individuals With Learning Disabilities Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Being in the institution was bad. I got tied up and locked up. I didn't have any clothes of my own, and no privacy. We got beat up at times but that wasn't the worst. The real pain came from being a group. I was never a person. I was part of a group to eat, sleep and everything... it was sad. (As cited on Mencap.org) Historically ...

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The History Of Down Syndrome Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This paper looks at the various theories that explain social interactions within the society, such as the gaze model. Other theories are the social model, the medical model and the stigma theory. These theories provide guidance into understanding the various interactions between the disabled and normal individuals within the community. Another name for the Down syndrome phenomenon is trisomy 21. This condition occurs when there is an ...

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Comparing America And Asias Elderly Care Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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In general, society considers the elderly as persons above the ages of sixty or sixty-five. This is usually the beginning of old age as a person becomes less active in political, social and economic affairs. Though there are elderly persons who are in good health and active members of their communities, majority are the ones whose physical and mental functions are on the decline. Since they are ...

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Domestic Violence Crime And Victims Act 2004 Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 closes a legal loophole, (whereby defendants in murder and manslaughter cases could escape conviction by claiming each other had killed the child), by creating a new offence of causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult. The offence establishes a new criminal responsibility for members of a household where they know that a child or vulnerable ...

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Defining And Understanding Group Work Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This essay will be constructed into five parts. It will firstly define what a group is, secondly explore models of group process, thirdly the considerations involved in setting up a group, fourthly it will discuss the benefits and barriers of group work, lastly it will conclude by summarising the key points of the essay. A definition of a group will be given in the first part of ...

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A Self Reflection Paper Analysis Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Critically comment upon experiences in terms of my own counselling experience and experience working within the organisation. My practicum was undertaken at Lifeline Community Care Queensland, Fraser District in telephone counsellor role. To be eligible for a placement within the telephone counselling area, a Lifeline Telephone Counselling training course must first be completed. I was fortunate that I had completed the training a little over two years ...

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Construction And Understanding Of Childhood Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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In order to consider how child protection policy and practice has been shaped, a definition of child protection and significant harm and abuse is required. The Department for Education (DFE, 2011) defines child protection as the action that is carried out to safeguard children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm. Furthermore the Children Act (1989) defines harm as ill-treatment including neglect, emotional, sexual ...

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Structure of the judiciary power

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Every society in the human history confronted the question of how disputes should be resolved. Independence of the judiciary is the principle that the judiciary should be politically insulated from the legislative and the executive power. Courts should not be influenced by the other branches of government. Different nations deal with the idea of judicial independence through different means of judicial selection. An independent judicial branch ...

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Causes And Prevention Of Child Abuse Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Many difficulties stem from the victims that have faced and will face child abuse and neglect on a daily basis. The research into the root causes, effects, intervention, and prevention of child abuse and neglect has become abundant to the point, that it is unclear as to which approach would be most successful in curbing the tide of child violence and neglect. A thorough analysis of the ...

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People With Dementia In Hong Kong Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Nowadays, day care, or nursing home is one of centers of providing stimulation to participants with dementia and scheduling relief to caregivers. However, day care did little to resolve continuing care issues that resume upon the individual returning home while it provided tremendous relief during the hours of service. So, family caregivers still provide extraordinary, uncompensated care, predominantly in the home setting (Lavretsky et al., 2010).  Unfortunately, ...

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Discussing Teens Drug Abuse Problems Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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There are various drugs which are abused by teenagers and adults. Most of these are addictive and have adverse health effects to users. The common drugs of choice are alcohol, cigarettes, speed, prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine and marijuana. Alcohol is the most abused drug, and it inhibits judgment among users (Stimson 34-48). Long term use leads to liver and kidney failure. Tobacco, or cigarettes are one of ...

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Improving Placement Planning Permanency And Reducing Delay Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Permanence is 'a framework of emotional, physical and legal conditions that gives a child a sense of security, continuity, commitment and identity' (The Department of Education and Skills 2004). Permanency is important, as too many placement changes are unsettling and detrimental to children; damage is caused to their social, emotional, and cognitive development through failure to provide a place where the child knows they will remain for ...

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Adult Mental Health And Professional Practice Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Within my assignment I will demonstrate my understanding of mental health and the direct correlation to my professional practice. I will clearly define and critically evaluate two of the dominant perspectives which are significant in mental health theory and practice, the biomedical and the social causation perspective. By explaining my practice with regards to the case scenario 1 - Ahmed, I will substantiate my understanding of both ...

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Social Care For Older Adults In England Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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During the last two decades social care for older adults in England has witnessed many significant changes. Implementation of the community care reform, privatisation of the social care and Direct Payments have had an impact on the social work as a profession to date. In the first part of the literature review I would like to give an overview how all of these initiatives shaped present social ...

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Task Centred Approach And The Crisis Intervention Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This short study takes up the evaluation and assessment of two social work intervention theories, namely the Task Centred Approach and the Crisis Intervention Method, with special regard to their implications and applications for social work practice. Social workers, in the course of their practice, are often called upon to help people in coping and dealing with different types of difficulties in their lives. Human beings face ...

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The Disadvantages Of Vulnerable People In Society Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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All Professional occupations are guided by ethical codes and underpinned by Values (Bishman, 2004) and from the very beginning of Social Work, the profession has been seen as firmly rooted in values (Reamer, 2001) (Cited by Bishman, 2004) 'Every person has a set of beliefs which influence actions, values relate to what we think others should do and what we ought to do, they are personal to ...

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Reflective Account On Social Theory Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This assignment will critically reflect upon the learning that I have gained through group participation. It will also look at what knowledge I have learnt in relation to how I look at putting theory into practice. It will also explore how these theories interconnect and how I used elements of psychology and sociology to explain how I might work with individuals in future practice. As a group ...

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Exploring Family Life Education Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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We live in a culture where families are challenged with problems all the time. Regardless of what the problems may be, families need help developing skills to communicate effectively and strengthen their relationships. While most individual can recognize that their families need help, they frequently are not adequately prepared to help their families make needed changes.  Obtaining a Masters of Arts in Family and Consumers Science- Family Studies ...

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Communicating In Health And Social Care Organisations Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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INTRODUCTION Language in particular and communication in general, permeates every aspect of people's lives. It is important in everything that a person does, in whatever profession an individual might be in. It fosters greater understanding as well the possibility of establishing better relationships between the parties which are communicating. This paper seeks to address the issue by the provision of the theories of communication which are applicable ...

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A Model For Recovery The Tidal Model Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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My family have used mental health services for three generations. I experienced my first hypo-manic episode in 1981 when I was writing up my doctoral thesis. During the past twenty-four years I have had sixteen episodes that have led to hospitalisation. I first met Professor Phil Barker in 1983 when he had just taken up the Chair of Psychiatric Nursing Practice at Newcastle University and I had ...

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Misuse of power by health care professionals

23 Mar 2015

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This assignment will discuss the potential for professional misuse of power by health care professionals when working with vulnerable group. This assignment will mainly be focusing on age care residents as a vulnerable group and why they are at a potential risk of misuse of power by health care professionals as well as what strategies are put into affect to address the overall situation and to prevent ...

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Impact Of Work Related Stress On Health Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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In our everyday lives we are faced with situations that do require us to work extremely hard. Whereas this is a very vital thing in every success of an organization, employees suffer severe health problems. This is because pressure emanating from this tight and demanding work conditions has with it several negative aspects. Amidst believes that pressure is necessary for an organization to achieve its mission it ...

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Support Worker Project Worker Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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I am a support worker/project worker in a supported housing unit in Nottingham for thirteen female young people between the ages of 16 -25 years who are usually referred from Housing Aid. The service users are homeless, some with a background of domestic breakdown and some have come out of the care system. The basic needs of the service users were addressed in an interview. After referral ...

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The Findings Of Our Group Presentation Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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From the findings of our group presentation, it can be said that quality means doing things right, but the things which the operation needs to do right will vary according to the kind of operation. For example, in the hospital, quality could mean making sure that patents get the most appropriate treatment, that the treatment is carried out in a medically correct manner, it would also include ...

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Reviewing Personal Development Through Reflective Practice Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The road up ahead unnoticed was damp in strong rain let loose against a grey sky that hung in desperation. Then shouts shook up the vicinity as a short craggy boy came in view, just enough to be seen chasing after a grown man. Dark skinned he perspired of fear while he threw large stones in the direction of his pursuit. His father straddled along howling while ...

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Personalisation in cases of abuse and vulnerability

23 Mar 2015

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Personalisation is a new government strategy which has been set up to support service users who need support or care from adult social care. This policy is a new approach in supporting disabled people to enable them to lead more independent lives and exercise choice and control over the services they receive (Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2010). The overall aim is for service users to have ...

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The Medical Model Is Dead Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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During this assignment I will examine and critically analyse both the medical and social models in relation to mental health and mental distress. I will also look into several mental health problems and see the effect it has not only on the person who has mental health issue but also towards the society in general. I will identify certain treatments which are used to work with people ...

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Children And Families

23 Mar 2015

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According to Butler and Roberts (2004), there is a vast contrast in the shape and size of families in Britain today, with a significant increase in the number of people living alone; in same sex relationships; the number of divorces; single parent families; and Black and Ethnic Minority families (Boylan and Allan, 2008). This paper will seek to explain the impact that social work practice can have ...

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The story of Reggie Kelsey

23 Mar 2015

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Problem Background While reading the true story of Reggie Kelsey it appeared that there were many psychological, biological, and social aspects that lead to his final outcome, death by suicide. This paper will focus on the sociological aspect of what led Reggie to decline in society, was simply that Reggie aged out of foster care. Three and a half months after he aged out of foster care ...

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Managing Quality In Health And Social Care Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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1.0 Introduction to the Case In this assignment I am going to use a nursing home for elderly residents, both male and female with both dementia and different medical conditions like diabetes, Parkinson's disease and hypertension. Some of the service users in this nursing home are bed bound while others are mobile or self dependant. It has two floors with 42 bed capacity. 1.1 What quality means ...

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Facilitating Change In Health And Social Care Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Change is a process of transitioning from a current situation to a desired future condition. Whether we like change or not, we are all caught up in a never-ending cycle of change in our organizations. Some people welcome change and enjoy the uncertainty it often brings, thinking that it offers a new challenges and opportunities at work. Others are cautious about change, fearing that something valued will be ...

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Understanding And Coping With Client Resistance Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Professional social workers frequently encounter a thorny situation called client resistance. As resistance is inevitable in the intervention process and will very likely affect the intervention outcomes, study of client resistance is important to social workers and learning how to manage it will be pivotal to achieve expected goals and objectives. This paper will firstly narrate the writer s personal experience so as to put the issue ...

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Poverty and Social Justice

23 Mar 2015

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Abstract This paper looks into the issue of poverty and social justice. The paper shows the contribution of poverty to social injustice. This is done by examining a social organization which fights poverty. This paper examines the City Team Ministry one of the many organizations which is helping to reduce poverty. The beneficiaries of the organization are interviewed to shed light on the issues of poverty. The ...

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Tony’s story from life course perspective

23 Mar 2015

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Tony is a 14 year old boy who is out going and boisterous adolescent. June His mother describes him as "out of control" and says he never does as he is told June say's "he is going to end up like his father terry" who is currently serving a prison sentence for a violent assault. Discuss how an understanding of human development from a life course perspective ...

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Empowering Women Not To Become Domestic Violence Victims Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The purpose of my research is to show how to empower domestic violence victims to prevent them from or remaining becoming victims. I satisfy this purpose by recognizing the signs of domestic abuse by the abuser, examining the history of domestic violence and, statistical data; I also address the enabling friends, family to recognize the symptoms of the abused. Domestic Violence is an assault on an intimate ...

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Definition And History Of Foster Care Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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New World Enclopedia (2012) defines foster care as full-time substitute care of children outside their own home by people other than their biological or adoptive parents or legal guardians.] History of foster care Placement of children in foster homes is a concept which goes as far back as the Old Testament, which refers to caring for dependent children as a duty under law. Early Christian church records ...

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The role of an Occupational Therapist

23 Mar 2015

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The following essay will give a critical evaluation of the role of an Occupational Therapist (O.T) within vocational rehabilitation in the private mental health setting. Firstly the essay will describe a critical analysis of vocational rehabilitation and the added value of an O.T within this setting. Secondly it will analyse the trends within vocational rehabilitation and how these relate to O.T philosophy and core tenets, thirdly an ...

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The Conduct Of Inter Professional Practice Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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This study aims to investigate the conduct of inter-professional practice in areas of social and health care, with specific regard to the involvement of service users in such practice. The case study prepared by the City and Hackney Local Safeguarding Children Board on Child A and Child B is taken up for analysis and review in this context. The case study is taken as read and is ...

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Micro Credit In Mauritius Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Abstract In this study, the impact of micro-credit as a poverty alleviation strategy in Mauritius is analyzed. A close link is made between microcredit and empowerment of women through different chapters and how it helps to empower Mauritian women. Women are empowered when they are able to take decisions, have their own roles and responsibilities, are independent, educated and are ready to face discriminations which exists due ...

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The Issue Of Domestic Violence In Malaysia Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Domestic violence is acknowledged as a significant issue within Malaysia. Historically, women non-government organizations (NGOs) have made violence against women a visible issue and have laws and protection services for victims of gender violence. In the year of 1994, the Domestic Violence Act was finally passed by Parliament, making Malaysia the first Asian and Muslim country to adopt such legislation. Government and Women's groups have make hard ...

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The Serious Social Issue Of Domestic Violence Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Domestic violence is a serious social issue that affects many women and children and is reinforced by the power imbalances that are inbuilt into a patriarchal society. Women's personal experiences of domestic violence are connected to the broader social and political forces that oppress and marginalise many groups in society, particularly women and children. Domestic Violence is defined as 'an attempt to establish power, control and fear ...

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Women Homelessness And Domestic Violence Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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The first part of the review outlines key research findings on the statistics of domestic violence, explanatory theories, factors associated with vulnerability, women are more likely to experience domestic violence, with repeat victimisation and more likely to end up homeless, with profound pyhsical, social and psychological effects in their lives. Most women with the experience of domestic violence, return to their abusers and repeat the circle of ...

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Nine Characteristics Of Policy Making Social Work Essay

23 Mar 2015

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Introduction Ever since the report of Sir William Beveridge 'The Social Insurance and Allied Services' report was published at the end of 1942 has been seen as the cornerstone of the Welfare State as it indentified that national insurance contributions would insure that the state would provided social security so that the population would be protected from the 'cradle to the grave'. This was the ideological aim ...

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