Chosen theory is anti-oppressive. There must be an introduction and a conclusion. You must incorporate the case study in the essay. Websites are not to be used e.g. wikipedia. Only books and literature reviews. These can be accessed online. Please use at least 10-15 sources and incorporate Social Work Theories in Context by Karen Healy at least 5 times. Write an essay of 1500 words on one (1) theory. This theory must not be a theory you have used in your previous assessment pieces. Use a case scenario from the course, your textbook or from placement to illustrate the points you make in your essay. Referencing must be in APA6th. Attach the case scenario that you use as an appendix (do write the case scenario in your 1500 words). Provide a brief description of the theory Discuss social work practice implications related to this theory and how change is expected to occur Discuss issues of power and assumptions inherent in this theory Critically reflect on your position on the theory and your future practice Your paper will be assessed against the following 4 criteria: (1) Conceptual discussion on the theory (2) Depth of discussion about practice implications, power and assumptions (3) Critical reflection on personal positioning (4) Scholarship Case Study Case Study The Hayden Family Imagine you are working as a social worker in a community based child and family welfare service staffed by social workers, psychologists and a family worker who provide services to those with an ongoing involvement from the statutory authority. Service providers can work for up to three years with a family requiring long-term support and therapeutic intervention. The service works closely with the statutory authority and other agencies, as many families referred have a broad network of services involved in their lives. You have received the following referral from the statutory child protection authority. Family history of Hayden family re: child protection concerns Julia- 35 years Kathleen (subject child): 12 months Max (subject child): 4 years Cynthia: 16 years Jonathon: 18 years Julia is a woman of Anglo-Saxon background whose own childhood was characterized by instability, loss and abuse. Julias mum and dad spilt up when she was nine years old. Initially, Julia lived with her mum, but when her mothers new partner moved in, she was sent to live with her dad, who proceeded to sexually and physically abuse her. When Julia turned 14, she ran away to a refuge. Julia experienced periods of homelessness and although a good student, she found it hard to maintain her schooling. She became pregnant at 16 to her then boyfriend and gave birth to her first child at 17. Later, she married the father of her two daughters but the relationship was characterized by violence and drug abuse, and she has been struggling with a drug habit ever since. Her oldest three children were placed into care because of the violence and drug abuse affecting her parenting and she had irregular contact with them for several years. Three years ago, the children re-established contact with Julia and the two girls returned to her care six months later. Julia has had a number of male partners but most of these relationships have been characterized by domestic violence and criminal activity. The family has been living in public housing ever since the birth of her four year old. Despite her history of severe abuse, Julia has a clear picture of the sort of parent she would like to be and is able to articulate the steps she needs to take to get there. Concerns focus on her capacity to reach her goals. Julia has a supportive drug and alcohol worker and the drug and alcohol service generally minimize the impact of the drug abuse on Julias ability to parent. In this case, there has been a history of conflict and poor communication between the services involved with the family. Reasons for referral to the child and family welfare service: Julia is experiencing difficulties in her ability to adequately parent her two youngest children. The statutory child protection officer tells you that there have been a number of reports in the two younger children related to neglect in particular, emotional neglect an whether of not Julia has the capacity to be a good enough parent. At one stage, she left her two young children with her mother and disappeared for two weeks on a drug binge. After this incident, the youngest child was placed n the grandmothers care and has recently returned to Julia. The concerns of the statutory child protection agency include: Julias long history of drug use Her criminal activity in relation to this Her history of being involved in violent relationships Her ability to understand the impact of drug use on her parenting capacity The impact of disrupted attachment on her youngest child She struggles to respond to her childrens need and also has a tendency to rely on her older children to provide parenting of the younger children. For example, her 16 year old daughter, Delia, failed to attend college to stay at home to look after the youngest child.
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