One of the principles clinical social workers adhere to in the promotion of social justice is the advocacy for
basic human needs. Professionals pursue change on behalf of individuals to expand opportunity and
choice. What group of people should be considered top priority?
Survivors of a traumatic experience will often revisit the experience mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Some individuals turn to avoidance techniques. They may shut down emotionally or feel unconnected to
the world. A social worker may work with such a client by using counter-intuitive methods. This means:
The Richardsons have three children who attend a prominent school within the community. The
Richardsons' son has been displaying inappropriate behaviors for the last two years. His parents see it as
simply misbehaving and being a boy. The son continuously breaks the rules at school and at home. He
acts out and causes distractions when there is an authority figure present. What might a clinical social
worker see as the problem?
Clinical social workers demonstrate responsibility towards clients, colleagues, practice settings, and to
the social work profession. Professionals within this setting are accountable for staff and their ability to
follow the codes set forth for ethical behavior. Which of the following would be considered a violation?
Mrs. Humberson is a second grade teacher at Millville Elementary. She makes a referral to a social
worker in regards to a child in her classroom named Emily. Mrs. Humberson has many concerns about
the child's home life and worries she may need medical care. Emily has missed several days of school
and does not give a reason nor does the parent send in an absence note. She comes to school with a
distinct body odor, wearing the same set of clothes for days. During lunch, Emily appears very hungry and
eats everything on her tray; however, she is very thin. What type of abuse may be taking place?
