Social work

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/social-work

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the levels of practice?Micro (individual/family counseling), Mezzo (group/community work), and Macro (policy, advocacy, administration)
2. What is the modern focus?Emphasizes evidence-based practice, cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and systemic change for equity
3. Why do social workers help people?Social workers help because they want to make sure everyone has the help they need to live well and to make society fair for everyone.
4. How do social workers help families and communities?They talk with individuals and families, give counseling, help find services, and also work with groups and whole communities to make programs that help many people.

Biopsychosocial Model: A framework viewing health and illness as a result of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Social Justice: The pursuit of a society where all individuals have equitable access to resources, rights, and opportunities.
Empowerment: The process of enabling individuals and communities to gain control over their lives and decisions.
Intervention: A planned action or strategy designed to address a specific problem or improve a situation.