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What is the primary purpose of the welfare state?
Which of the following best describes the 'residual view' in social welfare?
What defines the institutional view of social welfare?
Which of the following is a characteristic of direct social work practice?
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What is a key principle of social work?
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Which of the following accurately describes selective programs in social welfare?
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What impact does burnout have on social workers?
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Which practice level focuses on engaging with organizations and communities to influence laws and policies?
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Study Notes
Welfare State
- A system where the government protects the health and well-being of its citizens.
- Key elements include government powers related to social services, grants, taxes, pensions, and other forms of social safety nets.
Issues Faced by Citizens
- Economic: Decreased income, increased prices, job loss.
- Personal Integrity: Disability, illness, violence, homelessness, substance use, discrimination.
- Family Survival: Separation, caring for elderly family members, children's needs.
Social Services
- Examples: Child protection, women's shelters, counselling.
- Regulations: Rules, regulations, laws, and administrative directives govern social welfare activity.
- Medicare: Government-funded healthcare program.
Income Security
- Examples: Job benefits, worker's compensation, social assistance, old age security.
- Programs: Initiatives stemming from social welfare policies, programs for new doctors.
- Delivery: Public and private welfare services provided by non-profit and for-profit organizations.
Social Programs
- Universal Programs: Accessible to specific categories of citizens based on their right to citizenship (regardless of income).
- Selective Programs: Eligibility determined through a means test or need assessment.
Approaches to Social Welfare
- Residual View: Focuses on limited government intervention. Needs are primarily met by families and the market economy. Benefits are low-level.
- Institutional View: Government plays a robust role. Focuses on ensuring a standard of living, addressing health inequalities, and emphasizing civic responsibility.
Global Definition of Social Work
- Practice-based Profession: Combines practical application with academic study.
- Social Change: Promotes social change, development of social cohesion, empowerment, and liberation.
- Engagement: Engages individuals and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being.
- Principles: Adheres to principles like social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversity. Employs theories and lenses to understand situations.
- Multiple Truths: Recognizes the existence of multiple truths and narratives.
Foundational Principles of Social Work
- Social Change & Justice: Advocating for social change and justice.
- Problem Solving: Utilizing problem-solving skills and approaches.
- Person in Environment: Considering the individual within their social, economic, and political context.
- Empowerment: Promoting empowerment and self-determination.
Types of Social Work
- Direct Practice: In-person work with individuals and families, often through publicly funded social service agencies.
- Indirect Practice: Working with organizations to develop and evaluate social policies and programs.
Levels of Social Work Practice
- Macro Practice: Focuses on organizations, communities, policy advocacy, and system-level change.
- Mezzo Practice: Works with groups and communities.
- Micro Practice: Direct practice with individuals and families.
Considerations for Social Work
- Colonial Legacy: Social work is directly linked to the colonial history of the profession.
- Reconciliation: Engaging with Indigenous history, truths, and working with Indigenous peoples.
- Burnout: Social work can be challenging and lead to burnout due to exposure to trauma.
- Community Care: Community care and resources are crucial for coping with stress and managing burnout.
- Stress Symptoms: Social work stress may manifest as intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, and arousal symptoms.
- Self-Care: Importance of self-care strategies like awareness, practicing boundaries, and self-compassion (ABCs of self-care).
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Explore the fundamental aspects of the welfare state, including the role of government in providing social services and income security. This quiz covers the challenges faced by citizens today and highlights the importance of social safety nets. Test your knowledge about various social services, regulations, and programs designed to support individuals and families.
