Population At Risk(Pregnant Women at Risk In Maryland)

Population At Risk(Pregnant Women at Risk In Maryland) Order Description THE IS A SOCIAL WORK ASSIGNMENT RESEARCH::Pregnant Women at Risk In Maryland Literature Search: a. For the problem identified, complete a literature search and find 2-3 empirical journal articles (peer reviewed) that inform you about that problem. For example, if you choose human trafficking as a problem local to your community, your literature search will focus on the larger issue of human trafficking in general. b. Discuss the scope and prevalence of the problem based on information from the literature 4. Theory application: From a theoretical perspective, discuss how does this problem impacts the identified population at risk. a. Select 2-3 theories discussed in the text (note: Do not use intervention theories or micro theories) b. Apply the theories to the identified problem and identify/define related theoretical concepts c. Discuss how these theories/concepts explain specific issues relevant to your population and make a case for how your theory applies to the identified problem and the population. Include aspects of i. Social environment ii. physical environment iii. financial/economic iv. community functioning 5. Macro Programs and Resources, and a. What macro programs are currently used to address this problem in your local community? b. Select one program and identify the mission of the program, whether it is a primary or secondary setting, and the assets and resources offered. 6. Social Work Roles and Ethical Responsibilities a. If you were a social worker in that program, discuss your macro roles related to the problem and population-at-risk. b. Within those roles, identify and describe ethical responsibility to the broader society and specific challenges you may face with regard to cultural competence. 7. Empowerment a. Discuss aspects of empowerment including personal empowerment, social empowerment, social support networks, and ways to foster the empowerment of the at risk population within the community. b. Include in your discussion resiliency, strengths. Part III: Reflections and Innovation 1. Briefly describe an innovative idea you would have of a neighborhood or communitybuilding project that would empower this population Population-at-Risk Assignment Grading Criteria Literature Search – Articles were empirical, 2-3 articles used, clearly related the articles to the identified problem and population in regard to social and physical environment, financial/economic aspects, and community functioning. 20 points Theory application – theory selection clearly relates to the problem, demonstrated understanding of theoretical concepts and how they apply to the problem and population. 25 points Identified macro programs, demonstrated understanding of the mission of one program, programs and services provided, assets and resources and how the program attempts to address the problem. 10 points Social work roles – shows understanding of macro social work roles in regard to the identified problem and population-at-risk. Demonstrated understanding of the ethical responsibilities and challenges related to the ethical standard of responsibility to the larger society and cultural competence. 10 points Empowerment – demonstrated evidence of understanding personal empowerment, social empowerment, and resiliency, strengths and ways to foster empowerment of the population-atrisk within the community context. 10 points Part III – Idea described shows innovation and critical thought. Takes into account relevant aspects such as funding and available resources. 15 points Technical Writing - The quality of the paper demonstrated college level writing (e.g. wellorganized, adherence to APA Format, use of headings and subheadings, use of nondiscriminatory language, clear thesis with support, interesting, no spelling or grammatical mistakes). 10 points