Introduction to Social Work

_____ social agencies are run by some designated unit of government and are usually regulated by laws impacting policy.

_____ communities are based on some commonality other than location.

In a(n) _____ role, social workers follow the planned-change process and help clients develop solutions to problems.

In a(n) ______ role, a social worker might teach an abusive parent effective child management techniques.

Social work with families combines ____ practice.

_____ support involves help such as money, rides, and shelter.

_____ practice is social work intervention with groups.

_____ groups involve members sharing common issues or problems and meeting on an ongoing basis to cope with stress, give each other suggestions, provide encouragement, convey information, and furnish emotional support.

_____ groups are aimed at expanding self-awareness, increasing potential, and maximizing health and well-being.

A coordinated effort to advocate for change in a social institution to benefit a specific population, solve a social problem, correct unfairness, or enhance people's well-being was a method of community organization called:

The idea of the method of community organization called _____ is to involve as many people as possible within the community in a democratic manner to define their goals and help themselves.

A group of agency workers and clients who join forces to conduct a letter-writing campaign to legislators to place stoplights at a dangerous intersection is an example of a(n):

A group of staff representatives appointed to investigate, assess, and make recommendations about the quality of food served in a nursing home is an example of a(n):

_____ is a group that meets to establish, monitor, and coordinate service plans on behalf of a client system.

_____ is a group of representatives from various agencies or from units within a single agency that meet to discuss issues of mutual concern.

_____ assumes that change is best accomplished when the people affected by problems are empowered with the knowledge and skills needed to understand their problems, and then work cooperatively together to overcome them.

Social work in rural communities:

Urban social workers must focus on using all of the following skills except:

The National Association of Social Workers fulfills all of the following purposes except:

The organization that provides guidelines to university and college social work programs is entitled: