Compose a 4-6 page paper that focuses on a single field/area of social work practice. Use APA style to compose the paper and to document your sources within the body of your paper and include a bibliography page which will NOT count as part of the 4-6 page requirement. If you are not familiar with the APA style of documentation, please consult with ECU library resources. You will need to reference at least 4 academic journals and not websites. If you are not sure of what constitutes an academic journal, please consult the librarian. Areas of social work practice you may choose from are as follows:
Adoption
School Social Work
Geriatric Social Work
Hospice Social Work
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Forensic Social Work
Medical Social Work
Social Work with Military Families
Adult Protective Services
Child Protective Services
Criminal Justice
Foster Care
International Social Work
Mental Health Social Work
Your paper MUST include the following information:
Provide an overview of the field of practice you selected.
Describe your rationale for selecting it.
Provide a historical perspective on how this social work field emerged.
What policies or laws guide this field of practice?
Who is the population served? Provide a profile of what are the unique needs of the population.
The setting in which you would find these social workers
What kind of knowledge or specialized training do these social workers have?
What types of activities do these social workers do and what agencies do they usually work in?
Give examples of micro, mezzo, or macro practice used in the provision of services.