Social Work Exam

Flashcards from Lecture Notes

Social Security Act of 1935

A major source of public welfare policy for people who are poor or unemployed, older adults, people with disabilities, and children and families.

Medicare

A social insurance program that meets the health needs of people who are 65 years of age or older

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

The program established by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 that replaced AFDC in addressing high risk of poverty for children and families.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

In 1974, legislation federalized several state-based administered programs (e.g., OAA, AB, APTD) as the program providing monthly cash payments to eligible persons.

Title XX of the Social Security Act

Expanded the provision of social services through block grants to states.

The Great Depression

Caused people to notice the institutional and structural breakdown of the economy.

New Federalism

Emphasized privatization of social services by charitable organizations under both Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush Administrations.

Liberal

Viewing social welfare as a legitimate function of government and welfare provisions, most likely believe that welfare is a human right.

Medicaid

Medical assistance for a family with income less than current poverty guidelines with two parents working but neither parent has employment-based health benefits

General Assistance (GA) programs

Typically local, township, or county programs that provide limited in-kind or cash benefits to persons who need emergency relief.

Relative poverty

A family’s standard of living in comparison to that of other community members.

The McKinney-Vento Act

Provides federal response to the crisis of homelessness among children and youth.

Workers' compensation

Provides benefit coverage for individuals who suffer work-related disease or injury.

Rehabilitation model

Emphasizes including options for vocational education for prisoners.

Paroled

To be released from prison before serving a full sentence, remaining under court supervision for a stipulated period of time.

Victim advocacy organizations

Focus on developing services to address the aftermath of sexual assault or domestic violence as well as advocating the causes of persons who are victims of crimes with respect to developing restitution programs and creating change in parole practices.

Inadequacies in the institutional fabric of society

Create the conditions that produce poverty

Female Youth Crimes

Crimes committed among female delinquent youths that have substantially increased in contrast to male youths for the same crimes are drug-related offenses and property crimes.

Forensic social workers

Specialize in working in the legal system providing expert testimony in courts of law, investigating cases of possible criminal conduct and assisting the legal system in issues such as child custody disputes, divorce, nonsupport, delinquency, spouse or child abuse, mental hospital commitment, and relative’s responsibility.

Social model of disability

Suggests that disability is not solely an individual's impairment but a result of societal barriers, attitudes, and environmental factors. Social workers must recognize challenges such as physical inaccessibility, societal stigma, discriminatory attitudes, and lack of inclusive policies that hinder full participation in society.

Vocational rehabilitation

Assist individuals with disabilities in achieving and maintaining employment and independence. This involves providing services such as career counseling, job training, resume development, and support in navigating workplace accommodations.

Telecommunication assistive learning device

A videophone or video relay service (VRS) is commonly used to assist in communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. These devices allow users to communicate via sign language through video calls, often with the assistance of a sign language interpreter.

Dr. Cabot

Developed principles of medical social work at Massachusetts General Hospital in the early part of the twentieth century.

Psychoactive drugs/Stimulants

Stimulants that can cause hallucinations, delusions, and symptoms resembling paranoid schizophrenia include Methamphetamine, Cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), Bath salts (synthetic cathinones), and Amphetamines (when abused)

Hospice social workers

Provide direct services to patients and families, offering support and linking them to community-based resources that emphasize death with dignity. They assist in end-of-life planning, grief counseling, and ensuring that patients' wishes are respected.

Maintaining Mentally Retarded People in Communities

Efforts to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in community settings emphasize: Community-based living arrangements (e.g., group homes, supported living), Inclusive education and vocational training, and Person-centered planning to ensure services meet individual needs and preferences

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Workplace-based programs that provide confidential counseling and support services to employees dealing with substance use disorders, aiming to address work-related problems and promote a drug-free workplace.

Organic Theories

Suggest that mental disorders have a biological basis, often involving: Genetic predispositions, Neurochemical imbalances, Structural abnormalities in the brain, Infections or injuries affecting the brain, and Endocrine disorders. These factors can contribute to conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.

Inclusive education

Encourages the enrollment of children with developmental disabilities in regular classrooms, promoting integration and equal opportunities to achieve educational goals.

Child advocacy

Involves efforts to protect children's rights, prevent abuse and neglect, and ensure their well-being through legislative, social, and community initiatives.

State laws

Render the legal definitions of child abuse and neglect for their jurisdictions. Each state in the U.S. has its own statutes that define and address child abuse and neglect.

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)

Enacted in 1974, CAPTA provides federal funding to states to improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases and sets minimum standards for defining and responding to child maltreatment.

Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993 and Family Preservation and Family Support Services

These legislations were enacted to provide family preservation services and prevent out-of-home placements of children. They emphasize supporting families in crisis to maintain children in their homes safely, rather than removing them.

Macro-level influences in child maltreatment

Factors contributing to child maltreatment and parental substance abuse include: Poverty and economic stress, Parental unemployment, Neighborhoods lacking in resources and safety and Cultural and historical factors such as media acceptance of violence and cultural tolerance of physical punishment.

Formal kinship care

Refers to the placement of children with relatives or close family friends who are licensed and supervised by child welfare agencies. This arrangement is intended to provide children with a sense of stability and connection to their family while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Social Work in Schools Evolution

Social work in schools has changed from a clinical approach to an approach that reflects home-school-community liaisons. This shift emphasizes collaboration among schools, families, and communities to support students' well-being and academic success.

Social Workers Role in Parenting

Offer parent education and support programs. These programs provide parents with information and resources to enhance their parenting skills, address developmental concerns early, and create enriching environments for their children's growth.

Factors that Enhance Resiliency and Promote Competence

Factors that enhance resiliency and promote competence include: Strong family bonds and communication, Supportive community networks, Access to resources and services, Opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful activities, Positive role models and mentors and Encouragement of autonomy and responsibility.

Physical Abuse

Infliction of physical injury upon a child, such as hitting, burning, or shaking.

Emotional Abuse (Psychological Abuse)

Behaviors that harm a child's self-worth or emotional well-being, such as constant criticism, threats, or rejection.

Sexual Abuse

Any sexual act with a child, including molestation, exploitation, or exposure to sexual materials.

Neglect

Failure to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, shelter, medical care, education, and emotional nurturing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Seeks to alleviate discrimination against people with disabilities in Employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Stipulates taking a comprehensive approach to the legal issues surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Older Americans Act (OAA)

First defined elder abuse.

Aging in place

Refers to the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.

Daughters

Most likely the kin-keepers in families in addition to spousal caregivers

Medical neglect

Purposeful withholding of medical attention from an elderly person.

Victim advocate

Provide support for follow-through after a person called the police to protect them from a partner’s violent temper, including accompanying them through various legal proceedings.

Adult day care services

Health and social services that provide socialization, rehabilitation, activities and respite care.

Physical Violence

Involves the use of physical force with the intent to harm or control the partner.

Sexual Violence

Includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act by violence or coercion, or acts to traffic the partner.

Stalking

A pattern of repeated, unwanted attention and contact that causes fear or concern for one’s own safety or the safety of someone else.

Psychological Aggression

The use of verbal and/or nonverbal communication with the intent to harm another person mentally or emotionally and/or to exert control over another person.