Part one was your interview with a social worker. You can take your experience learning about the population that the social worker serves and conduct research regarding this population in this paper. For instance, if you interviewed a probation officer who works with adolescents you may choose to explore teenagers further by answering the questions below.
1. This is a 5-7-page paper (not counting your title page or reference page)
2. This paper must include at least 4 references.
3. The specific areas that must be addressed are:
Describe the population group and its characteristics. (you may want to use census data here)
What is required for “membership” in this group? (how is it defined?)
Describe this population in the U.S. as a whole.
Describe this population in NY state.
Describe this population in the city of Albany
Provide an overview of this population in American history
What have been this population’s defining experiences?
What is this population’s relationship with the larger culture?
What challenges has this population faced?
What are strengths of this population?
What approaches has this group historically taken to address oppression? In what was have this group’s members advocated for themselves
Provide information about how this population interacts with helping professions.
What are the unmet needs of this group?
What are some barriers to service delivery?
What tips would you have for helping professionals about working with this population?
In what ways could/should you intervene on behalf of this group?
What would be “mistakes” when working with this group?
4. Remember to use APA format, include a title page, Times New Roman, size 12 font, 1in margins, double spaced. The paper should start with an introductory paragraph and end with a conclusion.
