calling on all of those who are willing to work to free
others.
Social Work
Social work is serious business. We are dealing with peoples
lives.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Human trafficking is a priority for many
social workers in this country. There are more slaves NOW than
ever
before in the history of this world. Please join the fight!
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Social Work
It is a profession that focuses on the interaction of the person
with the environment. Social workers work at all levels in
society.
Social workers must be able to confront the harsh realities of
life objectively and yet retain compassion for all persons they
work with and work for.
Social workers are concerned about human rights for all people.
Advocacy and activism around social justice issues are fundamental
to the core of social work.
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Social Work and Social Justice
vCSWE EPAS 2008 Core Competencies Human Rights &
Justice 2.1.5 Advance
human rights and social and economic justice
Practice Behaviors Social workers
understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and
discrimination
Social workers engage in practices that advance social and
economic justice
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NASW Code of Ethics Mandates
Service: serving those in need Social Justice: challenging
social injustices Dignity and Worth of a Person: valuing all
people and treating them respectfully Importance of Human
Relationships:
understanding the innate interdependence between people
Integrity: behaving in a trustworthy manner Competence: knowing
what you know,
