sowo 2000 midterm

how much an hour would allow a family of four to live above the poverty line?

$11.64/hour ($4.39 above the current minimum wage)

what is the current poverty line for a family of 4?

$24,600

origin of the charity organization society (COS)

(19th century Scotland) this movement was based on the belief that a person was responsible for their own difficulties but could be rehabilitated through individual sessions with a "friendly visitor" as opposed to a financial handout

what does the CSWE do?

(council on social work education) the organization that now accredits bachelor and master of social work programs

what does the NASW do?

(national association of social workers) enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain standards for the profession, and to advance sound social policies

name the 4 organizing principals guiding each COS

1. detailed investigation of applicants 2. a central system of registration to avoid duplication 3. cooperation between various relief agencies 4. extensive use of volunteers in the roles of "friendly visitors"

what are the 4 basic goals of the social work profession?

1. linking people to resources 2. providing direct services to individuals, families, and groups 3. helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services 4. participating in relevant legislative processes

the 2 circumstances in which professionals are legally required to break confidentiality

1. professionals must report the suspected abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of children, older adults, and persons with disabilities to the appropriate authorities 2. professionals must report to authorities any cases in which a person threatens to harm himself or others

the settlement house is based on what 3 key concepts

1. social change can occur 2. spreading information and providing education can help narrow social class distinctions 3. settlement house workers can only facilitate change when they immerse themselves in their client's community

Alexander Flexner claimed social work was not a profession because it lacked crucial elements. What were they? a. Individual Responsibility and educationally communicable techniques b. Character and Organization c. All of the Above d. None of the above

A

Chapter 5 - Where in Chicago is Hull House located? A. Halsted Street B. Port Street C. Harrison Avenue D. Walton Street

A

Chapter 8 - What were the problems of poverty listed by Addams in "twenty-years at Hullhouse"? A. A lack of municipal regulations, lack of charity and denial by city that poverty existed B. No food, no groceries, no fruit and vegetable stands C. Unemployment, no jobs, and no job training D. No money, no savings, no retirement or insurance

A

In what way did Dorothea Dix make an impact on settlement houses? A. She led the government's efforts in setting aside funds for state mental hospitals. B. She started the settlement house movement. C. She was a social worker inside the settlement houses. She didn't make an impact at all.

A

Chapter 10 - What age did the state of Illinois say a child could become employed? A. 15 B. 14 C. 13 D. 16

B

Chapter 11 - Immigrant children struggled with adapting to American culture, which caused them to get into trouble. What was one of the most common issues? A. Fighting B. Stealing C. Vandalism D. Murder

B

Chapter 4 - According to Addams, what was a main factor in society becoming blind to poverty and suffering? A. Higher classical education, especially for men B. Higher classical education, especially for women C. Increased wealth among a new generation The influence of the media (newspapers, propaganda)

B

Chapter 6 - Jane Addams states that the youth of America influenced the settlement movement by: A. Going back to school to pursue second degrees B. Becoming more educated and aware of a need for change C. Following in the footsteps of past generations D. Building poor houses

B

What was Octavia Hill's main contribution to organized social work? A. She established a social work curriculum for universities. B. She organizes social work training. C. She pioneered reform for modern social work. D. She established the framework of the traditional foster care system.

B

Which book, written by Abraham Flexner, inspired the reformation of medical education in the United States and Canada? A. Abraham Report: Medical Education in the United States and Canada B. Flexner Report C. The Medical Education Report D. Medical Training in North America

B

Chapter 1 - Who does Addams directly relate with many of her experiences and impressions of her early childhood? a. Her older siblings b. Her mother c. Her father d. A member of her church

C

Chapter 2 - What was Lincoln portrayed as throughout the story besides a hero? a. Horse b. Donkey c. Eagle (the patriotic president or poor people's president d. Turkey

C

Chapter 3- In the early days, what was a shortcoming of the Rockford College? A. It did not teach philosophy B. It did not provide higher education for women C. It did not focus enough on science and math D. It didn't qualify for the Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest of Illinois

C

Chapter 7 -What caused Hull House leaders to re-think what the neighborhoods needed? a. The positive government reaction to the Jane Clubs b. The negative reception of the "fallen girls" in society c. The public support of the social aspect of the coffee house and gymnasium d. The public support of the nutritious meals served at the coffee house.

C

Chapter 9 - Select the statement that is false about the working people's social science clubs? A. Hothouse for debate B. Focused on Social Theories C. Had no effect on society Got the church involved with certain issues

C

The Chicago School of Economics closely resemble and was influenced by which economic school of thought? A. Institutional Economics B. Keynesian Economics C. Neoclassical Economics D. Socialist Economics

C

The New York Summer School of Applied Philanthropy was officially established by a. Abraham Flexner and the Charity Organization Society b. Abraham Flexner during the settlement house movement c. Mary Richmond and the Charity Organization Society d. Mary Richmond during the settlement house movement

C

When Ida Wells got fired as a teacher what career did she pursue after? A. Counselor B. Social Worker C. Journalist D. Lawyer

C

When did DuBois begin the NAACP? A. 1910 B. 1930 C. 1929 d. 1909

D

Which of these is NOT true about Mary Richmond? A. She trained and educated people. B. She raised money for the Charity Organization Society C. She was an advocate for schools to train social workers. D. She was part of the Settlement House.

D

who were the leaders of the settlement house movement?

Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr

who were the leaders of the charity organization society?

Mary Richmond

2 examples of public assistance programs

TANF, SNAP

what are the main ideas of the LeCroy & Stinson articles?

That the public perception of the social work profession is important in order to do more work

what was Morgan Spurlock's "30 days living on minimum wage" about?

a couple that tried to survive 30 days only living on the income they made working a minimum wage job in 2005

what is a settlement house?

a facility based in a geographically bound neighborhood whose purpose is to provide a center for neighbors to come together for educational, social, and cultural activities also provides services such as goods, services, crisis intervention, and social support

who are the working poor?

a person who is employed, but whose income from employment falls below the poverty line bc employment is part time or low paying

define values

an individuals or group's customs, beliefs, and behaviors

core social work value: integrity

behave in a trustworthy mnner

how is the poverty line calculated?

by identifying the the amount needed for the minimum subsistence diet and then multiplying that by 3

core social work value: social justice

challenge social injustice

define boundaries

delineations between the professional and the client system that serve to separate the personal from the professional relationship

name 3 purposes of the NASW code of ethics

emphasizes the primacy of professional responsibility over personal interests, the clients rights to privacy, and the duty to contribute to the knowledge of the profession

what is medicaid

health insurance for low income individuals and children

core social work value: service

help people in need and address social conditions and concerns

What programs use the poverty line to determine eligibility?

medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), TANF

3 examples of a social safety net program

medicare, medicaid, food stamps

what are the 6 areas of direct practice in social work

mental health physical health family and children's services school social work work with adolescents substance abuse treatments

temporary assistance to needy families (TANF)

monthly cash assistance to eligible low income families with children under 18. within first 2 years of assistance, TANF recipients who are able bodied must be engaged in work or work related activities (job training or seeking), or lose benefits for a total of more than 5 years

what is medicare

national social insurance program that provides health insurance for older adults and younger persons experiencing a disability

define confidentiality

not sharing information related to the client without consent from the client or their legal guardian

core social work value: competence

practice within areas of competence, and develop and enhance professional expertise

what was the social security act of 1935?

provided assistance to fatherless families through the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC)

what is a social safety net program?

publicly funded programs that prevent people from falling below the poverty line

core social work value: importance of human relationships

recognize the central importance of human relationships

core social work value: dignity and worth of the person

respect the inherent dignity and worth of the person

6 core social work values

service social justice dignity and worth of the person importance of human relationships integrity competence

what is the minimum wage?

set by state and federal governments, it mandates employers to pay a minimum wage. Alabama minimum wage- $7.25

3 examples of social insurance programs

social security, medicare, workman's compensation

how does social work differ from other helping professions?

social workers focus on both the intra- and inter-personal aspects of their clients lives meaning they take into account their environments and how their client interacts with those environments

define: social welfare

system that helps people meet their basic needs in order to maintain stability ad social and economic justice within society

define ethics

the behaviors of an individual or group based on the value system to which the individual or group is committed

define self determination

the belief that the individual or group has the right to make decisions that effect him/her or the group

what is a terminal social work degree?

the masters in social work is the final degree in the field of social work

what is a living wage?

the minimum amount needed to maintain a standard of living that exceeds the poverty line

define poverty line

the minimum income level as defined by the federal government at which a family, or individual, can meet their basic needs

define conflicts of interest

the potential for creating a dual relationship between the professional and the client

what is values clarification?

the process of exploring one's own values and comparing them to others

define: social work

the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities to restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to that goal

what are the 2 main social work movements

the settlement house movement the charity organization society (COS)

what was the most dramatic trend in social policy resulting from the Great Depression?

the shift of more responsibility for human services from the local to federal arena

what was the most important legislation during the great depression?

the social security act

when does an ethical dilemma occur?

when a social worker must choose between two conflicting ethical standards

when do value conflicts typically occur?

when the social worker's values clash with a client, agency, coworkers, or society

identify the 7 groups of people that are most "at risk" for poverty

women racial and ethnic minorities high school drop outs children LGBTQ members older adults individuals with physical or mental disabilities