SSW 1

Students will select one community, neighborhood, or organization (local, national, or international) and address the following:

1. Context and Description

• Description of the community or organization
• Population(s) served and mission or purpose

1. Identified Need or Challenge

• One key social, organizational, or community-level issue
• Use of basic data or credible sources

1. Strengths and Assets

• Existing resources, leadership, or community capacity
• Explicit use of the Strengths and Affirmation principles

1. Macro Practice Relevance

• How does this issue reflect the role of macro social work
• Ethical considerations and implications

Focus: assessment, clarity, and accurate use of macro concepts, not exhaustive evaluation.