Discussion: Developing Alliances in Social Work Practice Have you ever heard the term or saying "straight but not narrow"? This is an example of a statement of being an ally—recognizing one's unique position of privilege yet standing with others who are oppressed. By taking this course, you have started the process of becoming an ally. Evan and Washington (2013) identify the steps toward being an ally, which include being supportive of those who are unlike you, learning about other cultures, becoming aware of the oppression and marginalization, and becoming aware of one's own privilege. Getting involved in issues is part of that process. You will consider how to become an ally this week. To prepare Review "Working with Survivors of Human Trafficking: The Case of Veronica." Think about how one might become an ally to victims of human trafficking. Then go to a website that addresses human trafficking either internationally or domestically. Post a brief description of the website you visited. Explain how you might support Veronica and other human trafficking victims incorporating the information you have found. Explain how you can begin to increase your awareness of this issue and teach others about human trafficking victims. Describe opportunities to get involved and become an ally to those who have been trafficked. Identify steps you can take to begin to support this group. References: Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader]. “Working With Survivors of Human Trafficking: The Case of Veronica Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Catalano, D. C. J., DeJong, K., Hackman, H. W,... Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2018). Readings for diversity and social justice (4th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Press. Section 8 Intro Working for Social Justice Visions and Strategies for Change (pp. 599-603) .

1. Discussion: Developing Alliances in Social Work Practice
Have you ever heard the term or saying "straight but not
narrow"? This is an example of a statement of being an ally—
recognizing one's unique position of privilege yet standing with
others who are oppressed. By taking this course, you have
started the process of becoming an ally. Evan and Washington
(2013) identify the steps toward being an ally, which include
being supportive of those who are unlike you, learning about
other cultures, becoming aware of the oppression and
marginalization, and becoming aware of one's own privilege.
Getting involved in issues is part of that process. You will
consider how to become an ally this week.
To prepare Review "Working with Survivors of Human
Trafficking: The Case of Veronica." Think about how one might
become an ally to victims of human trafficking. Then go to a
website that addresses human trafficking either internationally
or domestically.
Post a brief description of the website you visited. Explain how
you might support Veronica and other human trafficking victims
incorporating the information you have found. Explain how you
can begin to increase your awareness of this issue and teach
others about human trafficking victims. Describe opportunities
to get involved and become an ally to those who have been
trafficked. Identify steps you can take to begin to support this
group.
References:
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014).
Social work case studies: Foundation year. Baltimore, MD:

2. Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-
reader].
“Working With Survivors of Human Trafficking: The Case of
Veronica
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Catalano, D. C.
J., DeJong, K., Hackman, H. W,... Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2018).
Readings for diversity and social justice (4th ed.). New York,
NY: Routledge Press.
Section 8 Intro Working for Social Justice Visions and
Strategies for Change (pp. 599-603)