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The purpose of the assignment on advocacy, social action, community practice, and administrative practice is to create an innovative community-based initiative to address a social, economic, or environmental injustice. Social media tools are widely used to create instant communication and information sharing opportunities. Further, social media is used promote professional networking, personal connections, fundraising, political agendas, and community events. The traditional barriers of time, location, and resources have been reduced based on the low cost of the use of technology. Because of technology, messages are able to reach a wider array of people; technology allows for greater service to global communities in promotion of social justice.

By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and specialized behaviors:

  • Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
    • C1.SP.A: Apply professional use of self and leadership skills with colleagues, clients, groups, organizations, and communities. 
    • C1.SP.B: Articulate and provide leadership in the application of the core values and ethical standards of the social work profession through an ethical problem-solving model to aid in critical thinking, affective reactions, and ethical decision making related to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to guide and inform ethical practice in the specialization of advanced generalist social work.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 5: Describe how to apply professional use of self and leadership skills through the use of the technology standards to address and advance social and economic justice issues.
    • C1.SP.C: Integrate the ethical and effective use of technology at all levels of practice in the specialization of advanced generalist social work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 6: Describe how to promote community well-being through the ethical and effective use of the technology standards.
  • Competency 2: Engage diversity and differences in practice.
    • C2.SP.A: Analyze dimensions and differentiation in diversity and apply the influence of relationships, intervention techniques, and technologies with diverse clients, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 8: Analyze the dimensions of diversity and differentiation that influence relationships.
  • Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
    • C3.SP.A: Apply leadership skills and technology to engage in collaborative practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to advocate for appropriate services, resources, and supports to achieve goals and foster positive change.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 3. Apply a social media tool to develop, support, and sustain a local community initiative.
        • 4. Promote community well-being through the use of the technology standards to address and advance social and economic justice issues.
        • 7. Advocate for the identified issue.
        • 10: Analyze how collaborative involvement promotes success.
    • C3.SP.B: Apply leadership behaviors by engaging in reflective and professional practices that address and advance social, economic, and environmental justice issues.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 5: Describe how to apply professional use of self and leadership skills through the use of the technology standards to address and advance social and economic justice issues.
    • C3.SP.C: Analyze and respond to evolving leadership, technological, political, economic, social cultural, geographical, and environmental contexts to shape the specialization of advanced generalist practice.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.
  • Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
    • C4.SP.A: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and the use of technology to inform evidence-based research practice to develop, implement, evaluate, and communicate interventions across the specialization of advanced generalist practice settings.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 1: Analyze a social or economic injustice in the local community that can be reduced through the use of social media.
  • Competency 5: Engage in policy practice.
    • C5.SP.A: Apply leadership skills and decision making as social change agents to collaborate with clients, colleagues, and identified stakeholders to advance social and economic well-being in the delivery of effective and technology-assisted social work services to individuals, families, and groups.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 10: Analyze how collaborative involvement promotes success.
  • Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
    • C6.SP.B: Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in the specialization of advanced generalist practice when engaging with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 9: Integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in advanced generalist practice.
    • C6.SP.C: Apply leadership skills and emerging technologies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice when engaging with individuals, families, group, organizations, and communities to promote systemic change towards client sustainability.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.
  • Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
    • C7.SP.B: Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in the specialization of advanced generalist practice when assessing individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 9: Integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in advanced generalist practice.
    • C7.SP.C: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and emerging technologies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice when assessing individuals, families, group, organizations, and communities to promote systemic change towards client sustainability.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.
  • Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
    • C8.SP.B: Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in the specialization of advanced generalist practice interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 9: Integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in advanced generalist practice.
    • C8.SP.C: Apply leadership skills and emerging technologies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice when engaging with individuals, families, group, organizations, and communities to promote systemic change towards client sustainability.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.
  • Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
    • C9.SP.B: Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in the specialization of advanced generalist practice evaluation with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 9: Integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in advanced generalist practice.
    • C9.SP.C: Apply leadership skills, decision making, and emerging technologies in the specialization of advanced generalist social work practice evaluation with individuals, families, group, organizations, and communities to promote systemic change towards client sustainability.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.
    • C9.SP.D: Analyze and respond to evolving leadership, technological, political, economic, social cultural, geographical, and environmental contexts to shape the specialization of advanced generalist practice evaluation.
      • Related Assignment Criterion: 
        • 2: Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important.

Assignment Description

In this assignment, you will use the information and feedback you have gathered in the course to develop an advocacy and community practice proposal; specifically, the readings presented in the courseroom, the knowledge gained from the previous assignments, and the “NASW, ASWB, CSWE, & CSWA Standards for Use of Technology in Social Work Practice.” You will present this proposal to an agency, a community, an organization, an individual, or a group for its support.

In your proposal, you will develop a community-based initiative to bring awareness to, or educate about, the presence of a local social or economic injustice through the use of a social media tool. You will describe a plan that could be used to sustain or maintain a local community initiative. Discuss how you will create the social media presence, present a plan to maintain the social media tool, and ensure its alignment to the technology standards. For example, the social media tool may be the use of Facebook, Skype, Twitter, or a blog. It is recommended that you reference the technology standards in your proposal.

Assignment Instructions

For this assignment:

  • Develop a community-based initiative to eliminate or reduce the presence of a local social or economic injustice through the use of a social media tool.
  • Explain how to apply a social media tool to develop a local initiative. The social media tool may be the use of Facebook, Skype, Twitter, a blog, or others.
  • Describe the social or economic injustice you desire to eliminate or reduce in the local community.
  • Create a social media presence, including a plan to sustain or maintain the social media tool, and ensure its alignment to the technology standards.
  • Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to create an initiative to address an injustice and why it is important. 
    • What population will the initiative serve?
    • How is the initiative different than others in the community?
  • Apply the social media tool used to promote the initiative and how you will promote community well-being through the use of the technology standards. 
    • Discuss why this tool was chosen and its benefits for your initiative.
    • Discuss how you will create access to the social media.
    • Discuss how you will maintain and sustain the social media presence to promote the initiative.
  • Apply and integrate theories of human behavior and the social environment in advanced generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to the area of social or economic injustice you have identified.
  • Describe how to apply professional use of self and leadership skills through the use of the technology standards to address and advance social and economic justice issues.
  • Describe how you will promote community well-being through the ethical and effective use of the technology standards.
  • Explain the rationale for using a social media tool to respond to evolving leadership, technological, political, economic, social cultural, geographical, and environmental contexts and why it is important.
  • Analyze how the collaborative involvement of the agency, community, organization, group, or individual you are presenting to will promote the success of the proposed initiative that advocates for appropriate services, resources, and supports to achieve goals and foster positive change.
  • Articulate and provide leadership in the application of the core values and ethical standards of the social work profession through an ethical problem-solving model to aid in critical thinking and ethical decision making related to individuals, families, organizations, and communities to guide and inform ethical advanced generalist social work practice while conducting advocacy to the issue you identified.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
  • Resources: A minimum of five scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.

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Technology In Practice

Patrice Scope

SWK/5016

Capella University

Instructor: Erica Campbell

04/23/23

Integrating technology into social work practice has become increasingly important in today’s digital world. While the social work profession has been slow to adopt technology, there are numerous benefits to incorporating technology into practice. For example, technology can improve communication, facilitate access to resources and services, and enhance data collection and analysis. However, with the use of technology comes ethical considerations that must be addressed. These considerations include privacy and confidentiality, ensuring equitable access to technology, and the potential for technology to perpetuate or exacerbate existing inequalities. Therefore, social workers need to become familiar with new technologies and use them in a manner that aligns with core social work values and principles (Zeman & Swanke, 2008). This assignment provides an opportunity to explore the benefits and ethical considerations of using technology in social work practice. It highlights the competencies required for effective and ethical technology integration.

The chosen social injustice is the digital divide, a disparity in access to technology, information, and communication between individuals and groups. This issue disproportionately affects marginalized communities, low-income families, and people with disabilities, hindering their access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The rationale for choosing this issue is that technology can address this injustice by providing equal access to information, resources, and services to underserved populations.

Addressing the digital divide is crucial to ensure equitable access to technology and its benefits. Social work professionals can play a vital role in reducing this gap by upholding core values such as social justice, respect for human dignity, and integrity. Social workers must be aware of access and cultural competence standards to understand the challenges different populations face in accessing technology. To make informed decisions, social workers must engage in ethical problem-solving models and continually reflect on their actions. By adopting these principles, social workers can promote equity and justice in the digital world and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve.

Technology can promote efforts to reduce the digital divide by providing equal access to information, resources, and services to underserved populations (Pascoe, 2021). For example, telehealth services can provide mental health services to people who live in remote areas, are homebound, or have disabilities. Additionally, online job training and education programs can provide low-income families and individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to secure better job opportunities. The use of social media platforms can also facilitate community engagement and raise awareness about social injustices.

The benefits of using technology standards to inform work online include increased efficiency, improved communication, and enhanced access to information. Social workers can use technology to communicate with clients, collaborate with colleagues, and access resources and information that can inform their practice. Technology can also enable social workers to provide more personalized services, engage in ongoing education, and participate in virtual advocacy efforts.

So as to effectively use technology to address the digital divide, social workers must be skilled in critical thinking and decision-making processes. This involves assessing the unique needs of diverse populations and considering the best strategies to engage, intervene, and evaluate practice. It is also essential for social workers to engage in ongoing education and training to keep up with emerging technologies and cultural competence. Social workers must adhere to ethical and professional standards and use technology to collect and analyze data to inform their practice and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. By doing so, social workers can effectively use technology to promote social justice and bridge the digital divide.

In addition to the above, social workers must advocate for policies and programs that aim to address the digital divide at the systemic level. Social workers should collaborate with policymakers, community leaders, and technology experts to develop and implement initiatives promoting digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide. Furthermore, social workers should also leverage the power of social media and other online platforms to raise awareness of the digital divide and its impact on underserved communities. By taking a proactive and comprehensive approach, social workers can play a vital role in ensuring that everyone has equal access to the benefits of technology, thereby contributing to a more equitable and just society.

Reference

Pascoe, K. M. (2021). Considerations for integrating technology into social work practice: A content analysis of nine professional social work associations’ Codes of Ethics. International Social Work, 002087282098083. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820980833

Zeman, L. D., & Swanke, J. (2008). Integrating social work practice and technology competencies: A case example. Social Work Education, 27(6), 601–612. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615470802201630

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Confidentiality Risk Video

Patrice Scope

SWK/5016

Instructor: Erica Campbell

05/21/23

Good morning, everyone. My name is Patrice Scope, and I am a college student pursuing a master’s degree in social work. Today, I would like to introduce myself and discuss how I plan to address a specific issue of social or economic injustice using social media, particularly Twitter.

In addressing the social or economic injustice issue I have chosen, Twitter can be an effective tool for spreading awareness, engaging in discussions, and mobilizing individuals for social action. Twitter’s real-time nature and broad reach make it a valuable platform for sharing information and fostering meaningful conversations about social justice issues.

When using Twitter or any social media platform, it is crucial to protect clients’ rights. I will ensure confidentiality by avoiding any identification of clients or the disclosure of sensitive information. Furthermore, I will seek informed consent before sharing any client-related content. By maintaining professional boundaries and avoiding dual roles with clients on social media, I will prevent potential ethical violations and uphold the highest standards of practice.

Applying the Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice, I will advocate for social action and client advocacy using Twitter. I will use the platform to raise awareness about the specific injustice issue, share relevant research and resources, and promote positive change. By engaging with followers and encouraging dialogue, I will foster an inclusive and diverse space that respects multiple perspectives consistent with social work

principles.

I will embrace a strengths-based perspective when using Twitter to demonstrate leadership behaviors. I will emphasize the resilience and capabilities of individuals impacted by the injustice issue, empowering them to share their experiences and contribute to the conversation. I will create an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and mutual respect by recognizing and celebrating diversity.

Applying the Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice, I will leverage Twitter’s professional use to address the chosen injustice issue. I will use the platform to connect with like-minded organizations, activists, and individuals committed to social change. By forming collaborative partnerships and engaging stakeholders, I will advance social, economic, and environmental well-being for those affected by the injustice issue.

Social media communication aligns with theories of social behavior and the social environment by facilitating the exchange of ideas, perspectives, and information. Through Twitter, individuals can connect with others who share similar interests, forming supportive communities and cultivating collective efficacy. By leveraging social media; we can bridge geographical barriers, promote social cohesion, and effect positive change on a broader scale.

As a social change agent, I will critically analyze how Twitter can promote human rights. I can amplify marginalized voices and raise awareness about human rights violations by utilizing hashtags, retweeting relevant content, and engaging in online activism. Additionally, I will use the platform to advocate for policy changes, engage in public discourse, and mobilize individuals to take action, ultimately contributing to promoting and protecting human rights.

In conclusion, I have outlined my approach to using Twitter as a social media tool to address a specific social or economic injustice issue. By adhering to the professional standards of the social work profession, respecting clients’ rights, and demonstrating leadership behaviors, I am confident in my ability to advocate for social action and promote positive change. I aim to contribute to a more just and equitable society through critical thinking and applying the Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. Thank you for your attention.


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