SW and Law Notes PDF

Discussion! üDiscuss the SW syllabus under SWPP subject üDiscuss the TOS on SWPP subject vis-a-vis SWPPS curricular area REVIEW THE KWOWLEDGE BASE OF SOCIAL WORK AND LEVELS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE Social Work and the Law PROF. SINFORIANO L. PELONGO JR., RSW,EMSW Rationale - Building the...

Discussion! üDiscuss the SW syllabus under SWPP subject üDiscuss the TOS on SWPP subject vis-a-vis SWPPS curricular area REVIEW THE KWOWLEDGE BASE OF SOCIAL WORK AND LEVELS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE Social Work and the Law PROF. SINFORIANO L. PELONGO JR., RSW,EMSW Rationale - Building the knowledge base of social workers. - Use of law as a tool to protect and claim rights - The key here is having basic knowledge and understanding of relevant welfare laws and social policies as they apply to sectors, community contexts, and development needs of societies - Social workers, as advocates, can play an important role in changing the laws and policies of the country to uphold human rights, especially, to protect the rights of the poor, marginalized, excluded and disadvantaged. Assumptions in Law ü Every person is presumed to be aware/know of the existence of a particular law (‘ignorantia juris non excusat’) Article 3, Civil Code of the Philippines ü Upholds self-worth and dignity ü In accordance with principles of human rights, gender justice, economic justice, climate justice, and environmental justice- ALL ARTICULATED IN THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION Terms used in Legal parlance - Norm - Veto - Bill - Government - Law - Majority Votes - Congress - Constitutional/Unconstitutional - President - Programs/Services - Judiciary - Social Justice - Repealing clause - Human Rights - Amendment - Policy making/public hearing - Ratification - Political/Social Issue Policy Formulation Process Social Welfare Laws and Policies - Social Workers constantly respond to the issues and problems faced by the public in general and specific sectors of society: Women, LGBTQIAP, Youths, Children, Migrants, Informal Settlers, Farmers, Criminals and Prisoners, Elderly, PWDs, Solo Parents, Indigenous People, among others.  How the System Responds to Human Issues? Cross-Cutting Laws ( General ) - Philippine Constitution - Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act – RA 8425 - The Local Government Code – RA 7160 - Family Code- EO 209, Pres. Corazon Aquino, as amended Other Cross-Cutting Laws - Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 – RA 9502 - Universal Health Care Act (2019) – RA 11223 - Safe Spaces Act / Bawal Bastos Law (2019) – RA 11313 - Community-Based Monitoring System Act (2019) – RA 11315 - Bayanihan to Heal as One Act and Bayanihan to Recover as One Act - Revised Pena Code Sector-Specific Laws - RA 9262, Law for Women- Anti- VAWC Law - RA 9344-, Law for CICL, amended by RA 10630 - RA 4373, Social Worker’s law