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The Achievement Gap disproportionately effects Blacks & Latinos at higher rates. Take a look at the various reasons why this is the 21st Centuries biggest Social issue. Poverty is a man made construction and therefore can be undone!
Underlying Issues: Poverty and the Achievement GapAthena Rosa
The Achievement Gap disproportionately effects Blacks & Latinos at higher rates. Take a look at the various reasons why this is the 21st Centuries biggest Social issue. Poverty is a man made construction and therefore can be undone!
This chapter explores the current and projected workforce demographics, the changing nature and meaning of work, problems created by work and family tensions, and the roles the workplace and social workers can play in attempting to prevent these problems from occurring or recurring. The world of work is dramatically different today than it was even 10 years ago.
This chapter discusses international social work and global issues currently addressed by social workers throughout the world. This chapter also briefly identifies the major issues relating to the future of social welfare and social justice in the United States and the world and probable directions that the profession of social work will take in addressing them. The profession of social work is increasing in all areas and the need for social workers is increasing worldwide.
Chapter 2 : Social Work and Other Helping Professionsuafswk
What is social work?
The primary mission of social work is to enhance
human well-being and help meet the basic needs of
all people, with particular attention to the needs and
empowerment of people who are vulnerable,
oppressed, and living in poverty (NASW Code of
Ethics).
Chapter 1: Social Welfare, Past and Present uafswk
What is social welfare?
The full range of organized activities of public and
voluntary agencies that seek to prevent, alleviate or
contribute to the solution of a selected set of social
problems
EPIP Webinar - Center for Disaster PhilanthropyEPIPNational
Join the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), Foundation Center, and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy for a webinar that explores why--based on current trends and future predictions--foundations will need to improve upon how they respond to disasters to better meet the needs of vulnerable populations globally. Over the course of our webinar, we'll draw on recent research that shows the extent of disaster grantmaking, gaps in the type and nature of funding, and how a better understanding of the "disaster lifecycle" can lead to more effective grantmaking. Vulnerable populations (children, mentally ill, older adults, economically disadvantaged, and others) domestically and internationally suffer the most in times of catastrophe and the private philanthropic community has a unique role in meeting their needs. As part of our hour-long session, we also will explore philanthropic responses to the Global Refugee Crisis and discuss recently released findings from the Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2015.
Zandra Zuno, SVP at GolinHarris and practice leader of the agency's multicultural practice, presented an All-Markets Strategy at the Boy Scouts of America NextConnect 'll National Marketing Conference.
The presentation covers:
- The importance of an "All-Markets" strategy
- Insights as to how corporate america is developing its strategies
- 5 things to do at the local council level using the resources Scouting has available
Key takeaways from the 2014 GlobalWebIndex study into social media usage in America in 2014. Includes data on who uses the internet in the USA, the average ages online in various demographics, which social networks are being used, and how they are used.
[ Abridged version ] Immigration policy is an issue that continues to challenge us. This resource offers a way to think about possible policy directions and the ramifications of each. Participants explore the four options presented, deliberate on the strengths and challenges of each, and then frame an “Option 5 “ that reflects their views. This material was developed for use in high school classes. Additional lesson plans and links to resources are available from the Choices Program at Brown University.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
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6. Measuring Poverty
• There are two versions of the federal
poverty measure:
– (1) poverty threshold (poverty line): is the
official federal poverty measure for statistical
purposes.
– (2) poverty guideline: is used for determining
eligibility for federal programs
• Supplemental Poverty Measure
7. Group Discussion Activity
• Discuss the three theories of poverty
discussed in the textbook (pp. 94-96). Select a
theory that you think is the most persuasive
and compile a list of reasons to support your
choice.
Three theories: COP, Eugenics, Radical/Socialist
10. Extra Credit:
5 points for attending all day event
and submitting 3 page paper
1 additional point for attending the pre-advocacy day event
Illinois NASW Advocacy Day
Tuesday, April 14th in Springfield, IL
• The day will encompass a half day of educational seminars on lobbying in Illinois followed by advocating at
the Capitol.
• The cost of attending the event is $13 if you register prior to February 28th. After February 28th, the cost
goes up to $18.
You need to register individually, online at:
https://naswil.wufoo.com/forms/advocacy-day-041415/
• The School of Social Work will be arranging for transportation for all students to Springfield and back on
Advocacy Day. The event begins in Springfield at 8:15am and will wrap up at 3:30pm. Please plan to be at
the School of Social Work to leave for Springfield at 6:15am. The bus will be leaving promptly at 6:30am,
so please keep in mind if you are late, you will need to arrange for your own transportation to Springfield.
• Once you register, please also send an email to ksharmon@illinois.edu to let me know you are registered
so I can keep a head count of how many people are attending.
• More information about Advocacy Day can be found at http://www.naswil.org/advocacy/advocacy-day/.
12. Next Class
• Guest Speaker about Living Wage
• Activities regarding Emergence of a Modern
Welfare State
• Turn in your summary of Trattner Chapters 14-17
• 1st Exam is March 3. It will be administered on
Compass.
Editor's Notes
Poverty theories sometimes cycle in and out of fashion
Eugenics and Poverty
The Bell Curve
The Radical or Socialist View of Poverty
Ruling capitalist class
For most Americans, poverty is a fluid condition
Trends in poverty in the United States
Poverty rate; children; racial and ethnic groups; regionally; suburb/urban/rural
Poverty index is plagued by problems. Disregards various in-kind benefits. It doesn’t reflect:
1) family structure
2)changes in family needs,
3)recent changes such as the casualization of workforce
4) It is arbitrary for those close to the limit
Child Support Enforcement
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Children in Poverty
Poverty and the Elderly
Elderly poverty is higher within minority groups
About 7.8 million rural Americans live in poverty
Many rural areas have poverty rates exceeding those of central cities
The rural poor are more likely than the urban poor to live in chronic long-term poverty
