TMA 01- It is important for social workers to have a good understanding of the law. Discuss. For this assignment I will discuss why it is essential for social workers to have an understanding of the law and how the law is made up and how it underpins social work practices today. The law that underpins social work practices today was radically changed in the mid 1980’s following a series of scandals and public inquiries. For instance‚ newspapers widely reported the murder of 8-year-old Victoria Climbié
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future. My future career as a social worker will ensure just that. I chose this profession because of my own history. Growing up‚ I’ve had my share of social workers in my house. I experienced them as people who helped my family during a hard time. This is a career where I can fight for people’s rights. I will also be able to protect those who are vulnerable and give support to those who need it. I want to be able to have a positive impact on others as social workers have had on my family. According
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Jaquelin Rosas Social Worker Individuals are flooded with the consistent‚ overwhelming quest of who are they meant to be and what purpose they must serve. They dawn over the impending downward spiral of their time and create any scheme to prolong their time. Fortunately‚ my purpose appeared in a series of actions and behaviors that I once ignored so long‚ flooded into me in a matter of minutes. It was to help those‚ who cannot help themselves alone. It was the blessing of a chance encounter of an
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the requirements to become a social worker‚ I can mature into a social worker. What is required of a social worker is to have a bachelor’s degree in the major. It is necessary to major in sociology and child psychology‚ also to complete an internship. In order for an increased salary‚ it is mandatory that more classes are taken to earn a Master’s degree. For clinical social workers‚ a license stating their permission for practice is highly recommended. (“Social Workers: How To Become One.”). In order
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Social workers have been put on the bleeding heart liberal totem for years. They have been described as to compassionate‚ to emotional‚ to slow to act‚ and to sympathetic. While other individuals have described social workers as heartless and too quick to act. Which is an actual social worker supposed to be? In reality social workers are individuals‚ who do not fit in a certain type of stereotype that people assume they should. There are social workers who do fit the public’s expectations‚ but
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examinations‚ giving recommendations on diagnosis and laboratory tests‚ reading test results and managing the side effects of cancer. An oncology social worker assists the patient in a variety of ways. He helps the patient to cope with the challenges of the diseases or may sometimes assist in sources funding for the treatment of the patients. An oncology social worker will also help in counseling and other beneficial resources for the patients. Generally‚ the approach to cancer treatment gives improved patient
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Originally‚ my interests in the field of social work were never clear. However‚ working in a school setting for the past five years have ended my doubts about becoming a school social worker. Additionally‚ my strong interests in this field led me to place an interview with a school worker where I was able to learn more about the profession at first hand. On this occasion‚ I was able to interview Abigail Loboda. Abigail is currently the social worker at Hall Elementary school in Aurora. She currently
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Wonders of Water The human body is over 60% water and proper hydration is essential to a healthy mind and body. Water can be more than just “tap” water it can come from other sources in nature the coconut. Coconut water is the liquid from an actual coconut and it can be used to hydrate the body either by drinking it or intravenously. It is rich in vitamins and nutrients much in comparison to human blood. The minerals and antioxidants are essential for growth and disease prevention. It is also
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Interview with a Human Services Worker I chose to interview my mother. Her name is Barbara Lee and she works for the Riverside County Office of Education. She is an infant teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. She has been working in her position for about 30 years and she still loves it! The human problems she works with are working with hearing impaired children and their families. There are both parent-child classroom settings and in-home settings. Some of the technologies used are
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02.07 Social Problems and Solutions Interview 1. What are your reasons for volunteering? -“I volunteer because I get to see the happy faces when people adopt a healthy dog/cat. Also‚ it’s a good and fun way to receive community service hours for college.” 2. What is the purpose of the organization for which you volunteer? -“I volunteer for a veterinarian and they help abused‚ sick‚ and stray animals get better‚ And they help those animals get new loving families.” 3. What duties do you
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