Community response to social or psychological challenges

Instructions Social workers focus on the interaction between people and their environment and engage with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In this assignment, you will analyze how a community responds to a person experiencing social or psychological challenges, using a selected film as a case study. Your task is to explore how the film’s community responds to the central character and the issues they face, using core concepts from the social work practice framework. Paper Guidelines: Length: 3-5 pages, double spaced (excluding title page and reference list) Format: APA 7th Edition Include the following sections (consider using these as heading titles in your paper): Primary Challenge Include a description of the primary challenge facing the main character and how this impacts their community or environment Community Strengths Clearly identify strength of community members (i.e. family, neighbors, institutions, etc.) Social Work Practice Framework Apply the social work practice framework, include the following stages: Engagement – describe how the community first engaged with the individual Assessment & Planning – explain how community members or professionals assessed the needs and planned for appropriate support or services Intervention – describe actions taken to address the issue and support the individual; identify who was involved in these interventions (i.e. family, professionals, community organizations, etc.) Termination & Evaluation – discuss how any interventions or community responses are concluded; describe how outcomes were evaluated or how the situation was resolved References: Include a reference list in APA 7 format citing any sources you refer to, including scripture. Title Themes Availability Wonder (2017) Elementary school, bullying Free – EU SWANK Also on: Netflix A Man Called Otto (2022) Aging; suicidality; neighbors Free – EU SWANK Also on: Hulu, Disney+ Instant Family (2018) Adoption; marriage Free – EU SWANK Also on: Netflix, Paramount+, Pluto Lars & the Real Girl (2007) Social isolation; community support Free – EU SWANK Also on: Tubi, Pluto, Prime Video (And use some key insights form these readings) Chapter 10: Social Work Practice with Communities: Engagement, Assessment, and Planning (Tyuse & Berg-Weger, 2023) Chapter 11: Social Work Practice with Communities: Intervention, Termination, and Evaluation (Tyuse & Berg-Weger, 2023) Chapter 5: Social Work and Sin (Keith-Lucas et al., 2021)