Human Services
Steve and the Counselor

hat has the counselor learned from Steve? Halstead explains that "Empowerment comes from the process of discovering new learning," and in effect what the counselor learned from Steve has empowered the counselor for the future. Empowerment also comes from "enduring the struggle" and "overcoming obstacles" that previously prevented progress (Halstead, 2000, p. 2). The obstacles that Steve had to overcome were huge, and notwithstanding the fact that Steve gave thought to committing suicide, the counselor was motivated along with Steve.

That is, every doctor and psychologist seemed to be telling Steve that he would never graduate because his "obvious limitations" will prevent him from doing so -- and the counselor not only had Steve's back, he was learning about perseverance and resilience along with Steve. The counselor was impressed that Steve went directly to the president of the college -- bypassing all the counselors and instructors on….

Human Services Research
The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act

The purpose of this project is to inform its readers that human trafficking crimes are becoming more and more salient among the public collective consciousness. As a result of this trend, such crimes are becoming increasingly recognized as a valid subject for the focus of the criminal law. Courts in many jurisdictions are beginning to seek more severe punishments for those criminals who commit such horrendous acts. States all through the United States are beginning to look at their laws as citizens become progressively more involved with the implementation and enactment of human trafficking legislation.

However, at the same time, there is much progress still to be made. Many barriers to effectively dealing with problems associated with human trafficking and prostitution have been hindered by the U.S. Federal Governments strong stance against providing services to anyone who is engaged in the practice of prostitution;….

Human Services and Poverty
Human Service Resources for the Poor

Human services has the unique responsibility of trying to meet the needs of a diverse set of people, but people within the discipline have usually acquired the skills necessary to complete the task (Anderson, Halter & Gyzlak, 2002). One of the major focus of any human services organization is to reduce the impact of poverty. The term is generally held as "reduce the impact" because it is an acknowledged fact that there will probably always be those who are financially, or in some other way, poor (Burkhauser, 2009). It has been said from ancient times that the poor will always be with us, but that does not means that the people who have some type deficit should not have the same access to services that those with better circumstances have. The bigger issue for the professionals who work in some type of….

Wellington that any criticism is only meant to help (Stuhlmiller et al. 2003). A mention of what appears to be Ms. Wellington's avoidance of difficult issues, from her increased focus on children to her incomplete paperwork, is also in order to effect a behavioral change. Goals set at this stage might consist of internal subjective measures on Ms. Wellington's own part, as education can have varying effects on different individuals at different paces, and any progress will of course be beneficial (Stuhlmiller et al. 2003). Ms. Wellington needs simple reinforcement and encouragement, nothing more drastic.
Case Study #3: Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson, a former addict and current drug counselor who is possibly showing signs of a current or impending relapse into drug use, clearly needs to talk to someone in a professional capacity regarding his current life issues. It might not be best for counseling to take place in-house, however, as….

Human Services
According to Unit 6's analysis entitled "A Blended Approach," an example of a top-down approach within an organization might be that of managers offering tuition reimbursement to workers who were studying for advanced degrees in a relevant field. Top-down approaches begin in the leadership of the company, and the spirit and practical implications trickle down to the lower levels of the organization. A bottom-up approach begins at the lower levels and trickles up. For example, nurses might decide to schedule their rotations so that no nurse received more than one night shift and one double shift per week. When managers notice this results in fewer errors, they might make it company policy.

Q2. A policy gap is the gap between what politicians promise and actual policies that are enacted. A good example of this is the frequent promise of politicians that they will not raise taxes. However, budget shortfalls and….

Human Services
The National Organization for Feminist Human Services

evaluation of human resource practices

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ADMINISTATIVE MEMOANDUM - HUMAN SEVICES

The Human Services Council appreciates the opportunity to provide comment and guidance on the merits and drawbacks of incorporating inclusive and anti-oppressive practices in our human service delivery. As you may already know, in the past, many feminist social service agencies such as ours have faced grave trials in maintaining our commitment to anti-oppression work in the current setting of practice. After interviewing several in our department, it has come to my attention that with practitioners our feminist agencies in New York have revealed the extent to which a changing policy background has affected the power of our organizations to integrate anti-oppressive principles into our company practice. However, in spite of these challenges, however, I think that by identifying drawback and benefits like other feminist agencies in our community,….

This aspect is important because it enables an exchange of views and ideas, but not in the form of a comment but in a more organized manner, that of the journal article.
The negative aspect about the collaboration with the Journal is the fact that there is no actual online version of the Journal, an element which limits drastically its accessibility. The communication of the ideas available is essential for the author who can benefit from critics as well as favorable reviews. However, the fact that there is no possibility on this site for people and visitors to comment on the articles sent by the collaborators is a negative aspect especially if taken into consideration that commenting and advising is indeed a good resource of the site.

inally, another aspect cannot be perceived positive or negative, but rather one worth mentioning related to the HOHS is the focus the site places….

Human Services
Interrelationships between several features of "critical learning": Not accepting things at face value, until self-reflection has taken place and the reasons for believing certain arguments have been fully flushed out, is an important concept in the process of critical learning. So, too, is "bridging differences" -- which is really another way of saying "finding common ground" in any situation where individuals are from vastly different cultures, or socioeconomic classes. Putting critical learning into real life situations entails knowing the standpoints of people social workers are trained to help and support, but moreover, being able to change one's approach based on real world realities in the community shows maturity. To wit, self-reflection has an interrelationship with conscientization, because everything one thinks that one knows should be challenged and in the end the social worker (outsider) is allied with the insider in the process of providing help.

Differentiate the standpoint of insiders….

Human Services
"Spend and Share" vs. "Sink or Swim" Attitudes

In understanding the differences between the "spend and share" public mood of the 1960s and the "sink or swim" attitudes of the 1990s, four distinct reasons for the change in public opinion can be listed. Canadians in the 1990s witnessed a great call for change and shift toward the sink or swim mentality, and this can be largely attributed to: issues of national identity, anxiety over jobs, the emerging of the global economy, and new technologies and fundamentally different demographic forces rapidly changing these Canadians' respective social space (eid, 1996, p.5).

Making Election Decisions as a Voter

In making the decision to vote in an election or abstain from the vote, certain factors such as the candidates' own stances on the issues as well as the views held by these candidates' respective parties play a major role in people's decisions to vote. Social policy….

Human Services
The attitudes and behaviors of public largely rests on the issues of public policy which aid in decision making in matters relating to income, laws, political issues and other social infrastructure programs. Angus eid, (1996), an author of the book, "shakedown" describes how economic policies have influenced the life of a large population of Canadians all the way from 1960s to 1990s.

In his book, he argues that 1960s was an era of "spend and share" in the sense that Canadian economy was strong and steady; there were plenty of jobs, households experienced flow of government services due to growth and corporate were also willing to spend. Thus these are some of the reasons for "spend and share." However, in 1990s this was not the case due increasing issues of national security, anxiety over jobs, emergence of new technology and change in demographic forces influenced the transition of "spend and….

Human Services
Societies conventionally have chalked out the programs to sustain people who are not able to support for themselves especially old people, people having disabilities, people who do not have family etc. The Code of Hamurabi, devised by King Hammurabi of Babylonia in the 18th century BC is regarded as one of the oldest documents to mention about the social support. The religious and morality involved teachings in several societies have also been an incentive to assist one another via the acts of individual well-being. It is till the last few centuries that no society could have a universal social support system which is being publicly funded. The publicly financed system in form of a series of legislative acts known as poor laws which was developed in England during the 16th century is considered the oldest one. Such laws proved the local governments to construct almshouses and huge facilities for….

Human Services
Describe the five different models of policy-making process and apply them to various policies: The Rational Model (also called the Synoptic approach) is reportedly the "purest of the models" because of the quality of scientific methods it embraces, and the way it advocates objectivity, and occasionally doing it dogmatically, according to Unit 5. Author R.K. Sapru explains that the rational policy-making approach is to "choose the one best option," the option that will maximize the "net value achievement" (Sapru, 2010, p. 83). In other words, the more efficient the policy is, the more rational it is.

Any rational person -- whether a politician, a policy-maker or administrator -- must first clarify his goals and values, or his objectives, and then organizes those goals, prioritizing them in his mind, Sapru writes on page 84. There are no "ideal" decisions to be made, as Herbert Simon argued (referenced by Sapru on page….

A number of other helping professionals like social workers, persons in foster care and all mental health professionals can also address the population served by this agency. The children are from difficult situations often involving multiple kinds of abuses. Immediate placement in a safe environment along with counseling is a priority. The children have challenges with authority and trust; they also have a high propensity to hurt themselves or others. There is also a need to have institute structure and order in their lives.

The funding for agencies engaged in serving children comes mainly from the government and individual private donors. The government's attempt to reduce to cost of the social safety net negatively influences the ability of these agencies to accomplish their goals. The funding received is never adequate and agencies face the critical decisions at times of purchasing key equipment, or providing adequate facilities for the clients they serve.….

By focusing on our own worries about grades or self-image, we were doing ourselves and our careers a disservice. The two of us managed to pull together the draft of the report with no problem because we were willing to put aside our self-interest in favor of the interests of the group. Thus our project became a true example of teamwork.
Teamwork brings to light individual talents and abilities. Some of us are better at writing, some better at verbal interviews, and others at organization and planning. Also, we come from unique backgrounds and have different personal experiences. Gender changes our perspective on life too. I noticed that my teammates would ask totally different questions than I did because they were female and because their family background differed from mine. I am sure the reverse is true, too. Because my background is different from theirs, I raised different questions and….

Human Services
Discussion response on human services

The problem is ethical, and it affects the people within the organization, following its growth. The organization lack ethical principles that will guide them in decision-making, and have to cope with the apartheid regime in the state. Having social equity will integrally balance the social environment and any management decisions. Two levels of administration will have equal opportunities in decision-making and will ensure employment of competent personnel. Unified decisions will be the basis of company's operations and will cater equally in all fields. Unified principles will be the basis of company's operation of duties, without discrimination whatsoever.

Question two

All individuals under the company's operation have rights, the managing team and working staff. Everyone should adhere to duties and obligations in the business to avoid an ethical dilemma. Working staff are obliged to perform their roles in the business, and whatever they hold for or against the….