History of Social Work in the 1800s

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Who established the first medical social work department at Massachusetts General Hospital?

Frederick Winslow Taylor

Jane Addams

Ida Cannon (correct)

Mary Richmond

What was a key motivation behind the introduction of medical social services in the early 20th century?

To reduce public and private social services

To enhance professional skills and techniques (correct)

To promote economic dependency

To alleviate the need for casework theory

What social issue was implied by the increase in population during the 18th and 19th centuries?

Reduction in social services

Increase in public and private social services (correct)

Stagnation in medical training

Decrease in industrialization

What did the medical social service movement seek to challenge in its practices?

Traditional relief methods Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the first medical social work department established?

1905 Signup and view all the answers

Which landmark legislation formally recognized social work as a profession in the Philippines?

RA 4373 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum field practice requirement for obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Social Work degree in the Philippines?

1,000 hours Signup and view all the answers

Who was one of the first full-time paid employees as a social worker in the Philippines?

Josefa Jara Martinez Signup and view all the answers

In which year was RA 4373 passed?

1965 Signup and view all the answers

What organization is noted for being the first to use casework in the Philippines?

Associated Charities Signup and view all the answers

What significant contribution did Josefa Jara Martines make after Dr. Jose Rizal's execution?

Led nursing efforts for the wounded Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the Philippine General Hospital established?

1915 Signup and view all the answers

What legislative measure was introduced during the Commonwealth Period under Manuel L. Quezon?

8-hour labor law Signup and view all the answers

What was the main function of the first social workers in the Philippines?

Casework with children and youth Signup and view all the answers

What type of children did the home in Welfareville serve?

Mentally defective children Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the Bureau of Public Welfare during the war?

It was closed and later reopened Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following laws was NOT related to the welfare reforms during the Commonwealth Period?

Social security initiatives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was established as part of the Philippine healthcare reforms?

Department of Health and Public Welfare Signup and view all the answers

What led to the establishment of social work as an occupation?

Volunteer work that began in the 1800s Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was one of the first to employ social workers as Special Relief Agents?

The United States Sanitary Commission Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Massachusetts Board of Charities when it was established?

To inspect almshouses and offer advice Signup and view all the answers

What significant action took place in the early 1870s regarding social work?

Social workers gained greater administrative responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

Who initiated the establishment of the American Charity Organization Society?

Samuel Gridley Howe Signup and view all the answers

When was the Massachusetts Board of Charities established?

1863 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of collecting baseline data in the treatment process?

To specify events controlling problematic behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is one goal of breaking down complex behaviors in treatment?

To restore social functioning Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary function of the American Charity Organization Society when it was founded?

To help coordinate efforts to assist the poor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of summarizing collected information?

To deliver immediate results for clients Signup and view all the answers

What happened to social workers after the agency ceased functioning in the mid-1800s?

They temporarily disappeared from the field Signup and view all the answers

Selecting priorities for treatment is part of what process?

The final step of diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of modifying the attitudes of significant individuals in a client’s life?

To integrate the client’s social environment into treatment Signup and view all the answers

Direct treatment in social casework is primarily delivered through which method?

Counseling Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of practical services in social casework?

Enhancing community resource utilization Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome desired when establishing treatment objectives?

To improve the client's capacity for self-direction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emerged from volunteer efforts, evolving into a recognized occupation in the 1800s.
The United States Sanitary Commission established the Special Relief Department, employing social workers as Special Relief Agents.
Early clients included soldiers and families facing social and health issues during the Civil War.

Development and Early Organizations

The Massachusetts Board of Charities was founded in 1863 to manage services in almshouses and hospitals.
American Charity Organization Society was created in 1877, inspired by London's model, to aid the poor.
Significant focus on planned intervention and scientific techniques aimed at poverty eradication.

1905 marked the formation of the first medical social work department at Massachusetts General Hospital by Ida Cannon.
Medical social work emphasized the need for specialized skills, distinct from economic relief approaches.

Growth in the Philippines

Josefa Jara Martinez earned a diploma in social work from New York School of Social Work in 1921, contributing significantly to nursing efforts during wars.
The establishment of the Philippine General Hospital in 1908 began the trend of rural charity clinics.

Establishment of Welfare Laws

By 1941, several welfare laws were advocated, including anti-usury laws and regulations for labor concerning women and children.
Housing projects were initiated to improve living conditions, alongside the creation of the Department of Health and Public Welfare.

Professional Recognition

RA 4373 was passed in 1965, regulating the practice of social work in the Philippines and formalizing it as a profession.
Associated Charities, in 1917, was pivotal in employing social workers as full-time professionals, hiring the first trained social worker as an executive secretary.

Diagnosis involves breaking down complex behaviors into manageable components to enhance social functioning.
Collecting baseline data to identify triggers for problematic behaviors, aiming to create growth opportunities for clients.

Direct Treatment Approaches

Direct treatment through counseling helps clients utilize community resources effectively.
Emphasizes selecting treatment priorities based on individual needs to encourage self-direction and social contribution.

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Explore the origins of social work as a profession that evolved from volunteer efforts in the 1800s. This quiz covers key institutions like the Special Relief Department of the United States Sanitary Commission and pivotal roles played by early social workers. Discover how these developments laid the groundwork for modern social work.