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What is Jane Addams?
Considered to be the founder of the social work profession and in 1931 became the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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What is National Association of Social Workers?
NASW
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What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
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What is NASW Code of Ethics?
Defines the social work profession and responsibilities of the social worker.
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What is Hull House?
The name of the first settlement house established in 1889 in Chicago, IL.
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What is Bachelors in Social Work?
BSW
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What is strengths-based perspective?
A social work approach that emphasizes client's self-determination and strengths.
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What is confidentiality?
Social workers should respect their clients' right to privacy.
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What is Columbia University, New York?
The first ever social work class was offered in the summer of 1898 at this university.
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What is Licensed Clinical Social Worker?
LCSW
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What is Micro, Mezzo, and Macro?
The three major systems of the Ecological model.
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What is service, social justice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence?
The 6 core values of the social work profession.
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What is hospital almoners?
The first professional medical social workers in England were called this.
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What is Certified School Social Work Specialist?
C-SSWS
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What is Generalist Approach?
The most commonly used approach in the social work profession.
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What is 1960?
The first edition of the NASW Code of Ethics was approved in this year.
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