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Discussion - Community Empowerment
Choose one community population that may be supported by social work advocacy programs (education, community agencies, elders, persons with disabilities, nonprofit organizations, et cetera). Explain how this population fits into the domain of social work, and discuss the social justice issues social workers should be aware of in these systems.
How do underrepresented populations rely on community social work advocacy programs?
How are social justice issues and social advocacy processes addressed by social workers for underrepresented populations?
Respond to at least two other learners. Suggest alternative explanations or provide additional detail to extend the dialogue. Support your claims with references and avoid giving your opinions or personal experiences as evidence.
Use your Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare text to read the following:
Chapter 10, Social Work and Services for Older Adults," pages 323-356.
Chapter 11, "Social Work and Services for People With Disabilities," pages 357-384.
Read: Thomas, L.R., Donovan, D. M., Sigo, R. W., Austin, L., & Marlatt, G. G. A. (2009). The community pulling together: A tribal community-university partnership project to reduce substance abuse and promote good health in a reservation tribal community. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 8(3), 283-300.