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The term Graying of America refers to

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the increase in the older adult population

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Baby boomer

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refer to a large, post-war cohort that caused an unusual spike (a boom) in the US population

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The reason why baby boomer cohort has received so much attention is because it consists of

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approximately 29% of the US population

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In the 20th century, the US has experienced an increase in human life expectancy of

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50%

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What was the average human life span in the US in 1900

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47 years

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By 1999 the life expectancy in the US increased to about

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77 years

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Between 1900 and 2050 the over-65 population in the US is expected to grow from about

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3 million to almost 90 million

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In developing a ninth stage of development in Erik Erikson's developmental stage theory. Erikson's wife Joan described the experiences of the old-old (80 to 90 years old), stating

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"elders are seen no longer as bearers of wisdom but as embodiments of shame"

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Tornstam's theory of gerotranscendence posits that

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as people progress through old-old age, they transcend above the material world toward a more existential approach to the world.

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The theme in Levinson's theory of aging that can help social workers working with the older adult population take stock in their life choices and accomplishments, and then give back to society through gained wisdom and mentoring is called

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life reflection

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Human service agencies called Administrations on Again were funded by

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The Older Americans Act of 1965

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Successful again is defined as

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adding years to one's life and getting the most out of living

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According to Hsu (2007) cognitive impairment was reduced in order adults when they engaged in

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meaningful social activities

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Researchers have examined individuals who age better than others to determine what differences might account for their "success", and the variables at play include all but which of the following

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being married

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According to the study conducted by Bowling and Iliffe (2011) what is the most important factor in ensuring good quality of life in later years?

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psychological health

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Ageism is defined as

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"a systematic stereotyping of the discrimination against people simply because they are old"

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Poor health, a lack of mental sharpness senility, and an inability to learn new things are examples of

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old age myths

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A research study based in Los Angeles found that unlike the homeless in the general population, the majority of the older adult population were more likely to be *** and less likely to suffer from ***

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White; substance abuse

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Which factors most often led to negative feelings about retirement?

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having a poor pension plan and poor health

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The reasons why grandparents become surrogate parents are many, but the chief reasons include all of which of the following

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intergenerational housing arrangements

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The National Institutes of Mental Health (HIMH) estimates that approximately 2 million individuals over the age of 65 suffer from

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some form of depression

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Those older adults who are at the highest risk of suicide are

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white widowed males over the age of 85

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Early in human history mental illness was commonly believed to be caused by

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demonic possession

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During colonial times, the problem of the insane and "feeble-minded" was considered

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a family matter

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The insane were often housed in

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almshouses or workhouses for the poor

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Typical "treatment" in asylums, almshouses and even in the new state hospital system included among other things

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beating with chains and rods

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Dorthea Dix's plea to the MA state legislature in 1943 described the deplorable conditions those with mental illness were forced to endure including

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(A and B) being held in cages by chains naked and beaten with rods and whipped to ensure obedience.

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The passage of the Community Mental Health Centers Act (CMHC) started

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the deinstitutionalization movement into motion

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The most serious criticisms of the deinstitutionalization movement included all but which of the following

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too many community mental health care facilities being built which competed with one another

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Believing that the government is monitoring one's activities through the television set is an example of

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a delusion

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Approximately 27% of the US adult population suffers from some diagnosable mental disorder, most of which

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are relatively minor not requiring formal psychological intervention

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Disorders of one's mood and emotions, including depression are commonly referred to as

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affective disorders

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The theory hypothesizes that depression is related to negative or irrational thinking thoughts such as "I'm a horrible person", or "Nothing good will even happen to me, I will always fail" if thought consistently enough can ultimately lead to feelings of sadness, despair and hopelessness is called

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cognitive-behavioral theory

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A theory of depression popular among social workers because one's environmental conditions such as negative life events and racial discrimination are considered, is called the

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social-contextual model

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According to the NASW, ***** provide the majority of the mental health services in the US

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social workers

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A chief complaint of many in the social work field is the mental health community's general tendency to approach mental illness from a(n) *** perspective

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pathological

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Sullivan (1992) was one of the first theorists to apply the *** to the area of chronic mental illness where clients suffering from mental illness are encouraged to recognize and develop their own personal strengths and abilities

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strengths perspective

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Folsom, Hawthorne & Lindamer's 2005 study found that nearly *** mentally ill individuals are homeless

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1 in 6

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The experimental mental health treatment program called "Choices" offers comprehensive mental health services including all but

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a center that offers desirable services such as food and showers that are contingent upon certain behaviors

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Mental health courts are modeled after drug courts and are designed to

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divert appropriate mentally ill defendants to community0based programs that are supervised by the courts

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Reasons why certain ethnic minority groups are underserved in mental health centers may include all but

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lack of need

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With respect to behavioral and mental healthcare, the ACA provides all but

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stipulations for excluding mental health coverage based on pre-existing conditions

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Prior to the Middle Ages, the *** was primarily responsible for the care of the poor, including those without stable shelter

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Catholic church

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The most recent reauthorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as the HEARTH Act expanded the definition of homelessness by including all but

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living in hospitals, hospices, and short-term residential facilities

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Those who live in motels, automobiles, abandoned buildings, and frequently "double up" with friends or relatives on a temporary basis are often referred to as the

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hidden homeless

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Homeless rates have

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increased overall, particularly within larger urban communities

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Of homeless families the majority are

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younger single mothers with two children

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Feagin's study in 1975 found that the majority of those in the US attribute poverty and homelessness to

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personal failures such as having a poor work ethic, poor money management skills, a lack of any special talent that might translate into a positive contribution to society, and low personal moral values

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The 1970s and 1980s saw a dramatic increase in the homelessness of

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single parents with children

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A study conducted in 1999 found that all homeless families (about 80%) were

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single parent families - the majority of whom were single mothers

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Many homeless single mothers report having had

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unstable childhoods filled with physical and sexual abuse

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Many of the single mothers interviewed in a 1994 study exhibited all but

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substance abuse problems

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A significant problem with traditional homeless shelters is that they often make single mothers feel

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as if they are no longer the "head of household" with the power to make parenting decisions in the best interest of their children

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The fastest growing segment of the homeless population are

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children

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Yoder, Whitheck and Hoyt's 2001 study of 600 runaway youth found that the chief reason why adolescents chose to live on the streets rather than remaining in their family home was

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sexual abuse

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A more current form of permanent low-cost housing facilitated by HUD is

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a governmental voucher programs

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HUD's Section 8 housing voucher program is designed for

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the general population

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HUDs Section 811 housing program is designed for

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individuals suffering from disabilities (including mental illness)

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There is currently no university agreed upon definition of "homelessness"

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True

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Most demographic studies now use homeless estimates based upon indirect counts obtained by surveying professionals working with the homeless population, a method considered an extremely reliable for gaining accurate census information about the homeless population

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False

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Landlords in more expensive communities frequently accept Section 8 or 811 rental vouchers, which has alleviated the isolation and segregation created by high-rise congregated public housing projects

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False

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The stigmatization of poverty contributes to problems in securing permanent solutions to homelessness

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True

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Intersectionality refers to how areas of vulnerability intersect within an individual (and population) to create increased levels of vulnerability

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True

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Maslow believed that people are motivated to get what needs met before others

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their most basic physiological needs

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Consistent with Maslow's hierarchy of needs in situations where family members or close friends have been called to the hospital in response to a loved one having been in serious accident, or is suffering from some life-threatening illness many families address

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basic medical concerns before addressing emotional needs

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Since everyone handles a medical crisis differently, it is important for the social worker to

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quickly recognize the family's coping style

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Quickly putting the patient as ease, establishing a rapport and a sense of trust quickly, exhibiting a sense of competence, and being nonjudgemental are examples are examples of skill sets needed by social workers conducting

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single session raid assessments

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When AIDS first came on to the medical scene, medical treatment typically occurred in what type of setting

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a crisis, often in the emergency room

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Groups that are most overrepresented among those infected with HIV include

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African American women

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What groups are being that most significantly impacted by the HIV/AIDS virus

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ethnic minorities

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The three-pronged approach to psychosocial care for HIS/AIDS patients includes all but which of the following

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prevention and educational awareness, client advocacy and spiritual care

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The Hospice movement challenged the treatment provided by the traditional medical community that often

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(A and B) failed to address pain management effectively, often neglected the psychosocial and spiritual needs of the dying patient

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The first Hospice, St Christopher's Hospice of London, in 1967, was started by

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Dame Cicely Saunders

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The first Hospice in the US in 1974 was funded by

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the National Cancer Institute

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A core value of the Hospice philosophy is that each person has the right to

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die with dignity and without pain

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The Hospice team is

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multi-disciplinary by design

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The hospice social worker provides numerous services to hospice patients and their families including all but

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medically-related services

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Well-meaning by misguided counselors are often uncomfortable with a client's intense emotions of sadness and anger, and in an attempt to alleviate this pain and their own discomfort they encourage clients to

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see the positive side of the crisis too quickly

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Advanced directives

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including the spelling out of one's end-of-life wishes

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A 1999 study that examined barriers to hospice services for African Americans found all but are true

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they held religious beliefs that would not permit to end curative treatment

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Dispite the immense growth of the hospice movement, and the general assumption that hospice care is a wonderful concept, only *** % of dying individuals are actually referred for hospice services, and of these about three-quarters ae referred within three weeks of their death

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22

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Lorenz eta l recommends that Hospice

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re-examine their enrollment policies that might inadvertently exclude appropriate patients from receiving services

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According to the text, hospices must be more proactive in

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developing educational programs focusing on the nature of hospice care and the importance of early referral

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School social work has its roots in the

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settlement house movement

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Most of the children who were the original focus on the early efforts or early school social workers were

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from families that recently emigrated from non-English-speaking countries

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A chief concern among school districts that were the first to use school social workers was

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child "maladjustment", child "handicaps", students with erratic school attendance

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According to Constable (2009), school social workers serve as important liaisons between the school system, and the student's family system and community, in order to

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remove barriers to a student's optimum academic performance

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A general function of school social workers is to

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assist children in managing any psychosocial issues that are creating a barrier to learning

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According tot he National Association of Social Workers (NASW), school social workers should be

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competent in providing individual, group, and family counseling and well versed in theories of human behavior and development; have knowledge of an be sensitive to the demographic makeup of the school population; and aware of any community stressors that might affect a student's ability to perform academically

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The Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 94-142) required that public schools provide

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(A and B) "free and appropriate" public education to all school-aged children between the ages of 3 and 21, regardless of their disability; increased funding for social work services for students with special needs, when deemed appropriate

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Every student identified for special education services has a written educational plan detailing designated educational support services, goals and expected outcomes. This plan is called

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Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

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when school social workers coordinate a range of services received by a student, such as an outside counselor, a psychiatrist, a truancy officer, the police department, a child welfare agency, the family all the student's teachers, and the school administrators, the school social worker is engaging in

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case management

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The process of social workers, school counselors and school psychologists working closely together, pooling resources, is often called

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interprofessional collaboration

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The Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) program, a three-tiered framework incorporating prevention, early intervention, and treatment is an example of

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interprofessional collaboration

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School social workers tend to provide *** while school counselors tend to provide ***

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psychosocial counseling; academically related counseling

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Urban schools face what is referred to as

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an "achievement gap" when compared to suburban youth

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With regard to the effect of student transience on school districts, Rumberger et al (1999) suggested

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utilizing school social workers to coordinate student transfers

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Fusick and Charkow (2004) discuss the tendency of traditional Euro-American theories to pathologize racial and ethnic minorities rather than

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recognizing the social oppression that contributed to violence, gang activity, and juvenile delinquency

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According toe the text, cultural competency training can assist school social workers

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consider alternate explanations for what may appear to be a reticence on the part of some parents to cooperate with social work services, particularly if government agencies are involved

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The advocacy organization Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Educational Network (GLSEN) conducted a national survey of LGBTQ students on their experiences with all but which of the following issues

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missing classes or days of school because of feelings of depression or apathy

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Between 1900 and 2050 the over-65 population in the US is expected to grow from about

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3 million to almost 90 million

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When a student or family is wary of receiving social work services it is often a sign that they are being deceptive in some way.

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False

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According to Pope (2003) approximately 75% of gay and lesbian students admit to having been verbally abused at school, and over 15% have been physically abused.

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True

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A 2011 Social Policy and Understanding policy brief reported that bias-based bullying of Muslin children in school environments has not increased in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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False

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The influence of *** and *** on society as a whole, and specifically upon society's cultural mores related to poverty and the poor were significant, extending beyond that of the religious community.

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Protestant ethic; Calvin's doctrine of predestination

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The philosophy that hard work, good moral conduct, and material success were signs that someone was destined to go to heaven was

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Calvin's doctrine of predestination

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Poverty and presumed immoral behavior became clear indications of

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condemnation

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The theory that applied Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest to the social world is called

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Social Darwinism

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Thief's position about government intervention to create social equality was

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unsupportive because he believed that giving the weak an opportunity to survive could actually pose a threat to society.

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The popularity of social Darwinism and the Protestant ethic in American culture was related, at least in part, to

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the American cultural more of rugged individualism and self-sufficiency

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The concern among many social workers regarding integrating faith and spirituality into practice is based on

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a fear that such services will be delivered in a manner that is dogmatic and directive, thus robbing clients of their right to self-determination

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Religiousness is commonly defined as ***. whereas spirituality is often defined as

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as having a social or cultural experience grounded in traditional religion/the experience of having an independent relationship with a deity, involving a search for the sacred-a process that involves seeking out that which is considered holy or the devine

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One argument that social workers should consider integrating faith and spirituality into practice is the links between one's personal spirituality and

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(D) a decrease in depression and an increase in greater social support; an increase in cognitive functioning; improvement in the ability to cope with crises

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Studies have revealed that *** of US Americans identify themselves as being either religious or spiritual.

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between 80%-90%

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If the religion of the social worker is different that the client's. the social worker is encouraged to

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realize that as much as incorporating spirituality into the counseling relationship may be helpful for some clients, there is also the potential for harm

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integrating faith and spirituality into practice requires social workers to

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engage in some conceptual or paradigm shifts, from a Western model to a more holistic one

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The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) created the Religion and Spirituality Work Group to promote social work in a way that

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illustrates acknowledgement of and respect for the diverse range of religious expression

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The term used to enhance social workers' ability to provide faith-based or spiritual counseling by enabling them to move beyond common negative stereotypes and see the value of diversity within a service delivery context is called

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interfaith competency

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According to the text, cultural competence in religion and spirituality requires that social workers

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practice religious humility, sensitivity and receptivity

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A social service agency will likely be deemed faith based if

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(D) it is dependent on religious entitles or denominations for support; its mission statement identifies agency goals that reflect core values that are religious in nature; the employees of the organization are religious and adhere to a statement of faith

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A 2001 NASW press release expressed support for public-private partnership with faith-based agency, as long as they upheld all but which of the following values

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(D) open access to services; separation of Church and State; maintaining government responsibility for ensuring equal opportunities for all members of society

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President Obama's initiative designed to avoid favoring one religious group over another, and to change how decisions on funding practices are made is called the

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Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

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Jewish movements hold that charity and benevolence (kindness and compassion) are an integral part of

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righteousness

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Mainstream Protestant denominations such as Methodist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran embraced caring for the poor, but these denominations did not necessary link charity to

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Evangelism

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Conservative Christians, such as Evangelicals, fundamentalists, and Pentecostals tend to focus on as the initial priority, addressing social causes and the needs of the poor through

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Evangelism, winning souls for Christ

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Clients who are being hurt by their negative views of God

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can be introduced to positive religious coping mechanisms in a counseling setting

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The Mindfulness movement (also called Contemplative practice) is based on a belief that

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developing a sense of awareness of and presence in one's daily life promotes resilience is relating to life's obstacles as well as healing, love, and compassion

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In order to truly understand the values of modesty and traditional roles embraced within the Islamic culture, a human service professional must

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take the time to understand what these values mean to the men and women within the Islamic culture itself

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There has been a recent surge in interest in developing social services programs within mosques and Islamic centers across the US in response to growing concerns about

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(D) Muslim marriages; the general hostility often expressed toward the Muslim community in the post-September 11, 2001 climate

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Social workers who work in practice settings dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, gang activity, and criminal justice agencies such as police departments, probation, state, and county prosecutors, and within correctional facilities such as jails and prisons, are often called

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forensic social workers

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that

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one in three women and one in four men in the US report having been a victim of some form of IPV in the prior year

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Both men and women who were survivors of PIV reported

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significantly higher rates of physical and mental health problems than the general population

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The first to coin the phrase "they cycle of violence" to describe the pattern of interpersonal violence in intimate relationships was

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Lenore Walker

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According to the text, most abusive relationships begin in a

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honeymoon-like state

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According to the text, during the honeymoon phase, often the batterer's professions of regret and apologies are

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manipulative

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Victims who tend to attribute their partners' abusive behavior to situational or outside sources such as work stressors, family problems, or even alcoholism, will have a greater likelihood of

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forgiving the batterer quickly and returning to the abusive relationship

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The Duluth Model is a batterers psycho-educational intervention program, which is based on

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feminist theory, which posits that IVP is caused by patriarchal ideology, and men's perception that they have the right to control their female partners

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According to the CDC, sexual acts typically fall into four categories

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completed sexual acts, attempted sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, non-contact sexual abuse

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The 2012 updating of the definition of rape expanded the definition of rape to include

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males

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One of the more common myths of why rape occurs involves

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(D) blaming the victim by asserting that victims wanted it; blaming the victim by asserting that they provoked the assailant by dressing provocatively; believing that men cannot control their lust

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The syndrome that involves a collection of emotions similar to PTSD, commonly experienced in response to being a survivor of a forced violent sexual assault is called

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Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS)

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Victim-Witness Assistance departments

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are components of a county's district attorney or state's attorney's office

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Issues or treatment goals when working with victims of crime include all but which of the following

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helping victims quickly move beyond their pain and fear by encouraging them how to focus on other, more pleasant things in their lives

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Gangs consist of groups of individuals who

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actively participate in criminal activities on an organized or coordinated basis

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A survey conducted by the National Youth Gang Survey in 2010 revealed that in the US there are approximately

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29,400 gangs and 756,00 gang members

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Risk factors for gang membership include all but which of the following

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having significant health problems early in life

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The population in prisons and jails across the country has sky-rocketed, primarily due to sharp increased in

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non-violent drug-related offenses

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Social workers working in a correctional facility will likely encounter women (particularly women of color) whoa re grieving over the loss of their

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children or are anticipating their loss once they give birth

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A 2002 report by the National Commission on Correctional (NCCHC) indicated that the primary method of transmission of AIDS in the US prison population is due to

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sexual assaults

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Globalization refers to the increased global connectedness between all countries in the world, involving

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(D) increased ease in communication; the development of a global economy; increased international migration

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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSM) is an international organization founded in 1956 that works with other international social work and human rights organizations to encourage

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international cooperation and communication among social workers around the globe

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The International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) works with the UN on matters related to global

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social development, social welfare, and social justice

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Social workers in virtually every county place a high value on all but which of the following

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the right to self-determination

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As of 2007, how many children are estimated to having been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic

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17 million, 15 million of which live in sub-Saharan Africa

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) is cultural rite of practice that celebrates

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a girl's entry into womanhood

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FGM is Type 3 involves includes

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the cutting aware of the labia minora and sewing together the labia majora

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As of 2011, there were approximately *** individuals who were victims of human trafficking worldwide, the majority of whom were young females trafficked for sexual purposes.

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12.3 million

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Much of the effort of human service professionals are focused on countries with high rates of human trafficking, including

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India, Burma, Thailand, and Sri Lanka

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According to the text, in many Eastern European countries, such as Romania, the problem of street children is a direct result of

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political policies resulting from families having a large number of children with the promise of government provisions, only to be left in vulnerable positions when these governments failed leaving families with no means for providing for their exceptionally large families

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Of the 120 million children forced into full time labor, the majority reside in

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Asia

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According to human rights workers, Free Trade Zones

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allow western companies, such as Nike and Wal-Mart, to circumvent local trade regulations such as minimum wage, working hour limits and child labor laws, as an incentive to open factories in their impoverished countries, thereby contributing to human rights violations

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At the root of the problem of child exploitation is economic injustice rooted in generations of

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inter-country exploitation

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Social workers work with indigenous people in reconciliation efforts to

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restore them to a level of self-sufficiency and cultural pride in response to the generations of cultural genocide

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The intervention model that is based upon a Native American concept that addresses the interconnectedness of everything in life is called the

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Healing Forest Model

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The need for international relief work is increasing as the occurrence of global natural disasters is increasing, in large part because of

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changing weather patterns caused by global climate change

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According to the Office of the United Nations Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) there are approximately *** displaced people who have been forcibly removed from their homes and communities

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42 million

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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) categories disaster relief into the following

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readiness, rescue, relief, review

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Pawar recommends that social workers engage in disaster relief engage in all of the following activities,

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forecasting existing informal community support networks

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The 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide defines genocide as any act committed to destroy, in whole or part, a national ethnic, racial, or religious group with the intention of all but which of the following

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causing excess deaths due to civil war

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The following does not constitute rape as a weapon of war

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rape what is ab y-product of a civil ware or conflict

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Stop FGM Kenya is an example of

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collaboration and coordination with local grassroots organizations working directly with the local community

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