Exam 1 Flashcards
What are the four Key Values of S.A. social services?
We address the spiritual, economic, emotional, and physical needs and potential strengths of every person that we serve. //Luke 10:9
We embrace Christian evangelism and discipleship as central to our purpose and goals.//Matthew 28:19-20
We affirm the involvement of families and individuals in corps and other churches constitute a resource for faith, love and healing. //Hebrews 10:23-25
We affirm the Biblical value of providing direct service to the people in need even when the gospel is not verbally shared. //Matthew 25:35,40
Hallmarks of Salvation Army Service
Treatment of all people as Gods children
Starting with the need expressed by the applicant
Demonstration of warm personal interest in each person
Listening without being judgmental or condemning
Regarding all personal information as private
Recognition of its own limitations to assist, and seeking help from others
Establishing a meaningful relationship with the applicant through a caring interest in him or her as a person
Define spirituality
A set of personal beliefs that come from an individuals perception of self and his or her relationship to the natural world and to some world or reality beyond what we can see.
Define religion
A particular set of beliefs, practices and rituals that has been developed in community by people who share similar existential experiences of transcendent reality.
Define faith
Trusting that ones belief in the ultimate meaning in the universe is true.
Define poverty
US government defines poverty using a set of money income thresholds based on family size.
Wages
Child support
Unemployment assistance
Supplementary income
Non cash benefits are not included (SNAP)
History of the S.A. Social services
1870s//social work began as a profession as charity organizations began to hire staff
1890s//widening the gap between social work and social ministries
From religion to science
Council on social work education
Services we offer…
Emergency assistance: food vouchers/food pantries
Sustaining assistance: clothing/community meals
Weekly personal development /corps cadet, Sunday school
Supportive social services/ casework and counseling, basic referral services
Holiday/seasonal programs
Specialized programs //
12 step
Adult literacy
Adult day care
Job readiness
SOC
Sense of Coherence
Three components//how comprehensible, meaningful, and manageable life is.
Bridging the Gap//Detention
Detention is a crucial early phase in the juvenile justice process
Detention itself has significant negative impact on delinquency cases and increases future recidivism
Detention is associated with negative long term life outcomes
Lowering juvenile detention populations are commensurate with improved public safety strategies.
Detained youth are less likely to: complete high school, avoid future arrest, find employment, form stable families
More likely to: abuse drugs and alcohol
Bridging the gap//Changing course
The attractions of gangs//economics, support system and sense of belonging, relationships with fam and friends, protection, status
Majority of youth join a gang between 11-15
Peak years between 13-15
What is JDAI
Juvenile detention alternative institute
A public safety partnership focusing on reducing the unnecessary and harmful use of secure detention for low risk juvenile
Bridging the Gap//School Discipline
Young people learn best in safe, respectful communities where adults know them well and they develop relationships.
Bridging the Gap//family engagement
Genuine family involvement and engagement is vital for long term outcomes.
Bridging the Gap//trauma
Research shows that up to %34 of children in the U.S. Have experienced at least one traumatic event.
Between %75-93 have experienced some trauma.
Detention makes trauma worse.
