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What is the rationale behind building the knowledge base of social workers and using law as a tool?
What is the rationale behind building the knowledge base of social workers and using law as a tool?
The key is having basic knowledge and understanding of relevant welfare laws and social policies.
Which of the following principles are articulated in the Philippine Constitution?
Which of the following principles are articulated in the Philippine Constitution?
Every person is presumed to be aware or know the existence of a particular law based on 'ignorantia juris non excusat' from Article 3 of the ________________.
Every person is presumed to be aware or know the existence of a particular law based on 'ignorantia juris non excusat' from Article 3 of the ________________.
Civil Code of the Philippines
Match the term to its meaning in legal parlance:
Match the term to its meaning in legal parlance:
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What specific laws are mentioned as being sector-specific in the content?
What specific laws are mentioned as being sector-specific in the content?
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Study Notes
SWPP Syllabus and TOS
- Social Work Practice (SWPP) subject covers the knowledge base of social workers and levels of social work practice.
- SWPP curricular area focuses on building the knowledge base of social workers, using law as a tool to protect and claim rights.
Rationale and Assumptions in Law
- The key to social work is having basic knowledge and understanding of relevant welfare laws and social policies.
- Social workers, as advocates, can play an important role in changing the laws and policies of the country to uphold human rights, especially for the poor, marginalized, excluded, and disadvantaged.
- Two assumptions in law: every person is presumed to be aware of the existence of a particular law (ignorantia juris non excusat), and upholding self-worth and dignity in accordance with principles of human rights, gender justice, economic justice, climate justice, and environmental justice as articulated in the Philippine Constitution.
Terms used in Legal Parlance
- Key terms used in legal parlance include: norm, bill, law, congress, president, judiciary, repealing clause, amendment, ratification, majority votes, veto, government, programs/services, social justice, human rights, policy making/public hearing, and political/social issue.
Policy Formulation Process
- The policy formulation process is crucial in social work practice.
Social Welfare Laws and Policies
- Social workers respond to issues and problems faced by various sectors of society, including women, LGBTQIAP, youths, children, migrants, informal settlers, farmers, criminals and prisoners, elderly, PWDs, solo parents, and indigenous people.
- Cross-cutting laws include the Philippine Constitution, Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act, The Local Government Code, Family Code, and Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008, among others.
- Sector-specific laws include the Anti-VAWC Law, Law for CICL, and Social Worker’s Law.
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This quiz covers the SWPP syllabus, TOS, and social work practice levels. It also reviews the knowledge base of social work and the law, including welfare laws and social policies.
