Overview of Social Work: Historical Development and Contributions

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What was the main purpose of the case conference method?

To establish the first settlement house movement

To provide financial assistance to families in need

To share information and discuss a plan of action for a particular family (correct)

To train social workers in a formal school setting

What was the focus of the social reforms and actions mentioned in the text?

Establishing formal social work education programs

Providing direct financial assistance to the poor

Organizing protests and marches to demand change

Improving housing, health, and sanitation conditions (correct)

What was the role of 'friendly visitors' in the Charity Organization Societies (COS)?

To provide financial assistance to the poor

To act as a friend and advocate for the poor, not just provide alms (correct)

To train social workers in the field

To establish the first settlement houses in the United States

Which of the following pioneers of social work is mentioned in the text?

Both Jane Addams and Mary Richmond Signup and view all the answers

When was the first school for training social workers established in the United States?

1898 Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Charity Organization Societies (COS) in the history of social work?

They were the first to employ paid social workers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Social Service Exchange established in 1879?

To prevent duplication of services and save clients from unnecessary investigations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a general principle of the Charity Organization Society (COS)?

Detailed investigation of the applicant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a main function of the Charity Organization Society (COS)?

Rehabilitation of families to become self-sufficient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following social work methods was influenced by the innovations of the Charity Organization Society (COS)?

The casework method Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key practice of the Charity Organization Society (COS)?

Extensive use of volunteer friendly visitors Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the British Poor Laws established during the Elizabethan era?

To provide financial assistance to the temporarily unemployed and disabled Signup and view all the answers

What significant change was made to the Poor Laws in 1830?

Workhouse employment was mandated for all able-bodied poor, and housing conditions were made unpleasant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a characteristic of the British Poor Laws prior to 1830?

They were often run through local parishes Signup and view all the answers

What was the prevailing attitude towards poverty prior to the 1830 amendments to the Poor Laws?

Poverty was considered a state of immorality and personal failure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the evolution of the British Poor Laws?

The laws initially provided relief but were later amended to impose harsher conditions on the poor Signup and view all the answers

What was the underlying rationale for the unpleasant housing conditions mandated by the 1830 amendments to the Poor Laws?

To prevent people from abusing acts of charity Signup and view all the answers

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