Empowerment in Social Work
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What is empowerment primarily concerned with?

  • Giving people control over their lives and communities (correct)
  • Promoting social change through activism
  • Improving organizational structures
  • Providing resources to individuals
  • What is a key element of the empowerment process?

  • Relying on external authorities
  • Compliance with existing power structures
  • Passive observation
  • Critical reflection and awareness (correct)
  • Where does the empowerment process typically occur?

  • In traditional hierarchies
  • In local communities and organizations (correct)
  • Online platforms
  • In government institutions
  • What is a key outcome of the empowerment process?

    <p>Greater access to and control over resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for people to represent their interests effectively?

    <p>Autonomy and self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of empowerment and advocacy in social work?

    <p>To enable people to overcome barriers and contribute to social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of community advocacy?

    <p>Enabling people to be active citizens and self-advocate in regards to decisions affecting their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Community Action Initiative (CAI)?

    <p>To support community-led projects that promote mental health, prevent substance use problems, and promote effective treatment and support for individuals and families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of social workers in empowerment and advocacy?

    <p>To help people change their lives and contribute to social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread between empowerment, advocacy, and community advocacy?

    <p>Enabling people to overcome barriers and contribute to social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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