SOWK 631-Attachment Theory and Evidence-Based Practice Introduction The contemporary social work practice needs more than the desire to help and compassion. Practitioners must be able to show that their interventions are effective, appropriate, and research-based. This is particularly true in dealing with abused and neglected children, who are some of the most vulnerable populations that […]
SOWK 602-African American Leadership as an Empowerment Tradition Leadership as an Empowerment Tradition The role of African American leadership has been a historical tradition of empowerment in social welfare. Iris B. Carlton-LaNey notes that African American leaders tended to create their systems of support when mainstream institutions denied Black people services and equal access to […]
SOWK 602-Intellectual Biography of W.E.B. Du Bois Introduction The social welfare and social work development in the United States has greatly involved the African American pioneers. Through their work, they addressed the questions of racial inequality, poverty, and the social life of the marginalized people. These activities were used to disseminate social change by most […]
SOWK 632 Juvenile Drug Use and Delinquency Problem The issue of juvenile drug use is a primary issue within the juvenile justice system and is strongly associated with delinquency, theft, and violence, among others. Siegel and Welsh (2017) state that the use of drugs by adolescents also increases the likelihood of risky and criminal behavior […]
SOWK 602-One Crazy Summer Critical Race Reflection Using One Crazy Summer. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia is a novel that tells the story of three sisters who arrived in Oakland in 1968, during the peak of the Black Power Movement in Brooklyn. Their experiences with their mother and the community at the time reveal […]
SOWK 602 Comparative Analysis Families and communities can only be understood through analyzing the social and cultural forces that influence the experiences of people. Social work and community psychology theorists have come up with theories that explain the interaction of families with their surroundings. Some of the key figures in the field include David M. […]
SOWK 602 Family Analysis A three-generational genogram and culturagram are built with an explicit structure to examine how a person is influenced by intergenerational values, beliefs, and relationships (McCullough-Chavis & Waites, 2004). Paper is a critical self-awareness exercise that shapes my personal and professional identity within the Yoruba-American family system, influenced by migration, culture, and […]
SOWK 632 Modern Rituals and Symbols Introduction Common rituals and symbols have helped human beings to seek connection, identity, and meaning throughout their existence. Siegel and Welsh (2017) illustrate that as children mature, they start sharing groups and forming their identity based on social interaction. Indeed, children usually start to pursue a stable peer group, […]
SOWK 632 The Impact of Racial Stereotyping and Profiling on Justice and Community Trust I am sad and worried after reading the article and watching the video. The video regarding the shooting of Trayvon Martin depicts an incident that turned out to be a tragedy. It is sad that a young boy who had a […]
SOWK 604 Demonstration on Social Work Practice Evaluation and Applied Program Performance Concepts Part 1 Use of Scientific Research and Best Practices in Evaluating Practice Effectiveness Scientific research and “best practice” inform how services are provided and evaluated within my practicum setting (urban children, youth, families). Practice effectiveness evaluates if services help clients achieve […]
