International Federation of Social Workers

Identities: Cause Lawyers as Legal Professionals and Social Movements Actors,” the perspective of the lawyer is amplified. Shdaimah is interested in the understanding that lawyers have regarding their role in social movements. The author interviews several lawyers from various social movements to investigate how they place themselves within the causes they fight for. The piece begins by outlining methods of how lawyers chose law as a means for social change, and it concludes by showcasing…

West Philly Corps Social Service Observation During my summer assignment in West Philadelphia, it was not difficult for me to blend in with the community. I came from a Corps similar to West Philly Corps; they are located in the heart of the urban community where gun shots bark like dogs' night and day. The people here are without a job, lots of single parents and abundances of poverty. I have never lived in such neighborhoods, but going to the Corps in my home town. I grow up seeing the…

Social workers commit themselves to helping those who are the most threatened when it comes to their social and economic welfare, along with being some of the most vulnerable, and most in need of support. In order to serve individuals, families, groups, organizations, or even communities, a social worker must be ethical and effective at helping others when it comes to using problems-solving strategies that are based on how people interact within their environment, while at the same time using…

impossible. Once trust, something the Appalachia’s value, is won the service provider can make progress with the client. Conclusion Individuals who find themselves in the social service field will find many challenges as it relates to service delivery. However those challenges can increase depending on the region the worker is service. The Appalachian Region falls into one of those regions that creates an increase of challenges for service providers. One task a service provider can complete in…

assignment will attempt to demonstrate knowledge of different types of communication within social work, it will look at the importance of a relationship approach, explain why hostility may be present with service users, and their views on effective communication, whilst drawing on my experiences with service users L and apply theories to my practice. Effective communication lies at the heart of all social work practice, it is demonstrated when using advocacy, making assessments, writing…

My Interviewee is Liz Thompson. She is a substance abuse therapist that works with children and adults about different substance abuse and seeks their help. She is an example of an active citizen because she is willing to work long hours and stressful days to help the others in her community with a big problem that happens now a day. She also gives back to the community by taking hours to help children with school projects like this one and also visits schools about this type of Issue. Liz…

The history of social welfare in Canada has shaped the social work profession over the past century. York university recognizes that to make progress moving forward, one must analyze the past and make changes accordingly. Acknowledging the historical and cultural context of certain events is one of the key components of York University’s dominant framework of critical practice. Historically speaking, many events occurred that have been influential in the growth of Canadian social work. The Great…

this, I instantly felt disconnect to this “side.” Admittedly, I assumed that this wasn’t a “good thing” as based on my experiences, people tend to appreciate and value those that live by an “inverse logic.” The first chapter discussed the shift of social values in America from “self-effacement” to “self-promotion.” In the least boastful way possible, I feel as though this isn’t necessarily true for me due to my background as a multicultural individual, which allows me to have a degree of…

I chose to volunteer at the Humane Society of Camden County (HSCC) for my SAE, when given the project in the begininng of the year. Projects that fall under the placement category, are ones in which you go and get hands on experience as a helper to someone above you. So, my project of volunteering at the HSCC under the authority of those who work there, falls under the placement category for SAE projects. Throughout the process of my project, I had some great experiences. I also gained lots of…

the field of Social Work arises from my desire of promoting social justice and equality in disadvantaged communities. To me, social justice goes beyond the desire of helping and serving unprivileged populations; it encompasses a high degree of effort and commitment towards a community that one identifies with. Living in a low-income community in the Bronx and witnessing the scarcity in opportunities for the minority made me realize that the society we live in does not promote social justice and…