Competency

5
By: Shelby Holland

Gen 5.1
Understand

the forms and mechanisms

of oppression and discrimination.

Ex: Non educated clients

on

government assistants, so in order to

stay on Medicaid, they have to continue to
do whatever to keep an income. (DSS,
Eastpointe, etc.)

Gen 5.2
Advocate

for human rights and social

and economic justice

Ex: Treat everyone the same and help

each of the clients feel comfortable.

Gen 5.3
Engage

in practices that advance social

and economic justice

Ex: Help with everyday tasks such as: job

searching, answering questions,
organizing events for prevention, etc.