For some, advocacy might conjure images of speaking at a congressional hearing or soliciting petition signatures at library entrances. Yet, social workers

For some, advocacy might conjure images of speaking at a congressional hearing or soliciting petition signatures at library entrances. Yet, social workers engage in advocacy as an agent of social change in numerous ways: • Case advocacy—When a social worker addresses the lack of services or resources at the micro level, educates the client about […]

Increased stress and anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, a history of trauma, and lack of social support can all put adolescents at increased risk for suicide.

Increased stress and anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, a history of trauma, and lack of social support can all put adolescents at increased risk for suicide. These are largely internal risk factors, hidden from others. How might they manifest as warning signs observable by others? Social workers—particularly those in schools—are poised to notice these warning signs. […]

After reading the two articles included in this module, respond to the following questions in one or two paragraphs. Your responses  must reference

After reading the two articles included in this module, respond to the following questions in one or two paragraphs. Your responses  must reference or quote  both articles, and you are required to implement In-Text Citations and include a Works Cited page.  · What is the overall idea being expressed by these articles?  · How do the authors’ […]