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DEVIANCE
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Roles and Skills of Social Worker

in handling selected issues:

LINGAT, GUIAN KYLE T.

LASAM, CAMILLE FAYE S.
ORRO, YESHA CASSANDRA B.
VARGAS, ZARREN
REVOCAL, NINO RUSSEL
CASALJAY, CRYSTEL R.
Violence Against
Women
● Deemed to be closely linked with the
unequal power relation between women
and men.
● “Gender-based violence”
● Any act of gender-based violence that
results in, or is likely to result in
physical, sexual or psychological harm or
suffering to women.
VAW includes, but not limited to, the
following acts:

● Physical violence
● Sexual violence
● Psychological violence
● Economic abuse
IMPACTS OF VAW

● Strikes the personhood of women - It does not only affect

women’s physical and reproductive health, but specially
their mental and emotional state.
● Limits human development - It jeopardizes women’s health
and curbs their capacity to participate in social
development.
● Drains the country's financial resources - The Philippines
spent an estimated P6 billion pesos in 2002 to treat VAW
survivors.
● Issue of governance - A state promotes good governance
when it makes available effective remedies to eliminate
VAW in the homes, in the communities and in the state.
Prostitution
● form of sexual exploitation and violence against women and girls
● involves engaging, agreeing, or offering to engage in sexual
conduct with another person in return for a fee.
● exploitative system that commodifies, objectifies and
dehumanizes women, men and children.

Sexual Abuse
● unwanted sexual activity with perpetrators using force, making
threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent.
● it can also refer to a behavior that impacts a person's ability to
control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual
activity occurs
● example of sexual abuse: voyeurism, exhibitionism, incest and
sexual harrasment.
● Social workers are trained to analyze and understand the reasons
that violence is perpetrated against women.
● play a key role in providing counseling and referral services for
care and treatment.

Counselor/Therapist
● performs the restoration, maintenance or enhancement
of the client's capacity to adapt or adjust his/her current reality.

Advocate
● the worker has to take a partisan interest in the client and his
cause.
● the advocate will argue, debate, bargain, negotiate and
manipulate the environment on behalf of the client.
Pornography
● derived from the Greek word “porni”-
prostitute and “graphein” - to write.
● originally defined as any work of art or
literature depicting the life of
prostitutes.
● it is also referred to as commercial
sexual exploitation
Child Pornography
● form of child sexual exploitation
● federal laws defines it as any visual depiction of
sexually explicit conduct involving a minor images
of a child pornography are also referred to as child
sexual abuse images.
● the production of this creates a permanent record of
a child's sexual abuse
● often creates lasting psychological damage to the
child, including disruptions in sexual development,
self image, and developing trusting relationships
with others in the future
In general, pornography can,

● Lead to unrealistic expectations of sex

● Has a damaging effect on how young people view sex
and relationships
● Develop maladaptive attitudes and beliefs that women
are sex objects
● Children and Young people’s engage in risky behaviors
eg. sexting, bullying, etc
● Creates the situation of infidelity i.e. unfaithfulness to
a sexual partner or spouse
● Unwanted cases of exploitation of children,
prostitution, and abuse flourish
● Lead to significant shame and distresses
● professionals need to understand that these young people
are victims and most of them are being forced to participate
in commercial sexual exploitation.
● Social workers become familiar with the language of
trafficking to be better equipped to identify and address the
issue if they encounter a victim and someone who is at risk
of becoming a victim.
● Help victims learn to move from victim to survivor to thriver
by providing trauma informed services
● work collaboratively with other service providers
● create opportunities to educate others and listen and give a
voice to the victims and survivors.
Addiction
● inability to stop using a substance or
engaging in a behavior even though it is
causing psychological and physical harm.
● chronic condition that can also result from
taking medications
● “fact or condition of being addicted to a
particular substance, thing, or activity.”
● a chronic dysfunction of the brain system
that involves reward, motivation, and
memory.It's about the way your body craves
a substance or behavior, especially if it
causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of
“reward” and lack of concern over
consequences.
 Two types of Addiction
Chemical Addiction
➢ refers to addiction that involves the use of substances
● Alcohol addiction
● Prescription drug addiction
● Drug addiction
● Heroin addiction
● Opioid addiction

Behavioral Addiction
➢ non-substance addictions and a set of behaviors that a person becomes dependent on
and craves.
● Eating disorders
● Gambling addiction
● Added to video games
● Porn addiction
● Sex addiction
● Social media addiction
Clinical Counseling

● a highly tailored and empowering aspect of

clinical social work is counseling
individuals suffering from drug or alcohol
addiction.
● therapeutic intervention can help an
individual heal from past trauma
● provides clients with the means to be and
feel heard without judgement as they work
toward recovery.
 Steps within professional counseling:

1. Assessment
● Social workers conduct assessments to understand the unique
dynamics impacting their clients.
2. Treatment Plan
● Treat addiction by developing comprehensive treatment plans for
their clients
3. Maintenance
● After meeting with the clients during the intake phase and
developing a treatment plan, Social worker next help create structure
to maintain treatment plans
4. Achievement Evaluation
● Progress is evaluated to determine if adjustments should be made to
treatment plans.
Rape by Minors
STATUTORY RAPE

● is a crime of sex with a minor when a sex is

agreed to by both parties, not forced.
● it can be illegal for two minors to have sex
● the reason why it is considered rape is
because the minor is considered to be too
young to legally consent to have sex or
sexual contact.
Juvenile Justice Social Worker

● works with offenders that the law categorizes

as a youth
● they assess the needs and situation of each
client, plan relevant services and manage
their case
● providing or coordinating services for clients
and explaining the conditions of the sentence
parole or rehabilitation ordered by the court
Incest
● recognized as a societal taboo in
many cultures
● sexual activity with a person from
within the immediate family
● sexual relations between people
classed as being too closely
related to marry each other
● known as “intrafamilial sexual
abuse”
FATHER-DAUGHTER
INCEST

MOTHER-SON Types of Incest

INCEST

SIBLING INCESTS
● Social worker should interview the child victim and each of the
victim's siblings.
● Social worker must decide who should be present at the interview
● During the several phases of the interview process, the social
worker must try to obtain from the child identification of the
perpetrator, what happened and the nature and number of the
abusive acts
● Also interview the non perpetrator spouse to further assess the
family situation before interviewing the perpetrator
● After assessing the child's credibility and the possible
psychological and physical dangers and consequences for the
child, the social worker should assess the mother/child
relationship.
● Treatment planning and implementation is discussed in detail.
Mental Health Issues,
Suicide, suicidal
ideation, depression,
etc.
Social workers who practice in the mental health field use their understanding of the social
determinants of health—which include social status, income, education and social support
networks—to consider all elements that contribute to a person’s mental and physical well-being.

There are many opportunities for social workers in the mental health field. Some work directly
with individuals, couples and groups. Others work at the community level, while still others work
for large organizations. They can work in a variety of settings, including institutions, hospitals,
community clinics, and private practice.

As well as working directly with individual clients and families, social workers also consider the
broader human, social and political issues that impact mental health. They advocate for
individuals, families, groups and communities, and work to challenge and change social policies
that lead to issues like poverty, unemployment and homelessness.
Mental health social workers engage mostly with clients struggling
to overcome addictive behaviors, such as drug or alcohol abuse, or
mental health conditions, such as eating disorders, clinical
depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PDSD) among
others. Although the exact daily duties of mental health social
workers can vary based on their employer and the patient
population they focus on, common responsibilities may include the
following:

● Establishing rapport and building relationships with clients

● Assessing clients’ mental health needs
● Researching mental health resources for clients, such as
substance abuse rehabilitation programs and suicide
prevention resources
● Providing clients with information about resources based on
their specific needs
LGBT groups
Social work has strong ties to the LGBT community.
Because social workers understand intersectionality, they
are concerned with every population that is being unfairly
oppressed. The skills you'll learn in your social work
degree will help you succeed in a variety of fields related
to the LGBT population. Here's five examples of LGBT jobs
for social workers.
1. Youth Counselor

● A social worker can provide limited counseling services and create a

welcoming space for youth working through their sexual orientations and
gender identities. A bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) often teaches
case management skills, which will let you follow young clients as you
work with them. Because so many LGBT non-profits are grant-funded, your
ability to track outcomes and interventions will be very useful.
2. Therapist
● The LGBT community has unique psychological needs.
That's why counselors who focus on this population are in
high demand. With a master's degree in social work (MSW)
and a concentration in counseling, you can become a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). You can offer
one-on-one counseling for anxiety, depression or other
mental health issues. According to the National Alliance on
Mental Illness, the LGBT populations experiences mental
health problems at three to four times the rate of the
general population. Your services as an LGBT-friendly
counselor would be in high demand.
3. Advocacy Work
● Social work doesn't just focus on the individual. Macro-level advocacy is an

important way for social workers to fight against poverty and oppression. If

you're passionate about the LGBT community, you can use your social work to

promote transgender rights, fair housing ordinances or anti-discrimination laws.

When you've completed your BSW, you'll be able to work as a policy analyst or

program leader. With an MSW, you can become a manager or director at a

non-profit and lead others in the fight for human rights.

4. Events Promoter
● For many LGBT communities, Pride is the highlight of this
year. This event is usually held in July to commemorate the
Stonewall Riots, but major cities host other LGBT events all
year round; however, someone needs to organize them.
Although this isn't a typical social work job in LGBT issues,
it's a good way to build transferable skills and expand your
personal network. Plus, you get to attend the events and
enjoy them.
5. Adoption Caseworker
● A more typical LGBT-related job for social workers is
adoption assistance. Many LGBT couples provide a loving
home for adopted children, and you could help make their
dreams of becoming a family turn into a reality. As a
caseworker, you'd help prospective parents prepare their
home, navigate bureaucracy and deal with the emotions of
adding a new child. You might work for a government
agency or a private adoption firm. Either way, you'll
probably need an MSW to get started.
· HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) affect millions of people and families around the world.
Social workers in this area provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
and those affected by the disease, including partners, family members,
children and friends.

With their understanding of the social determinants of health—which

include social status, income, education and social support
networks—social workers consider all elements that contribute to a
person’s mental and physical well-being.
Support at the individual level:
On an individual level, social workers provide a range of services and supports
to people living with HIV/AIDS. They can help individuals navigate community
resources, government support, legal services and other systems, while
empowering their clients to make informed decisions about their health.

Social workers also provide support and therapy for challenges like a new
diagnosis, disclosure, intimate partner violence, depression, fertility, anxiety,
relationships, grief and loss, and addictions. They often work on an
interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive health care and support for
clients living with this chronic illness.
Support at the community level:
Within the community, social workers advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS
through community organization and policy development. They develop and provide
education that aims to reduce incidence of HIV through harm reduction and health
promotion.

Social workers understand that health care involves more than medical care. They
advocate to eradicate social exclusion and poverty, as well as other harmful barriers that
have a negative impact on people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Role and responsibilities:
● Hold individual counselling and psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples and
families
● Conduct support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS and their partners, children
and friends
● Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans
● Liaise with agencies, organizations and service providers to offer additional support or
augment what already exists
● Make referrals to community resources
● Advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS, families, groups and communities,
as needed
● Develop and deliver education to individuals, families and communities
● Perform community health needs assessments and participate in community health
planning
● Plan, develop and evaluate community programs
Criminal justice
(CICL and adult
Offender)
Republic Act No. 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 is a
milestone in addressing the issues on children in conflict with the law
(CICL) in the Philippines. It provides a paradigm shift from retributive to
restorative justice which gives emphasis on making the CICL accountable
for the act committed and rehabilitating the CICL rather than punishing
him/her. Section 16 of the law provides that all local government units shall
appoint a duly licensed social worker to assist the CICL. With their critical
role in the assessment of the presence or absence of discernment in the
commission of a crime as well as the development and implementation of
intervention and diversion programs, social workers are hereby provided
with guidelines on how to effectively carry out their mandate. This
guidelines shall also provide them with direction to actively engage the
family and community in the rehabilitation and reintegration of the CICL.
Social worker should always consider the needs and situations of the CICL and his/her family.

Below are examples of intervention programs:

a) Counseling

b) Life-skiIIs trainings

c) Support services to parents or guardians like parent effectiveness service, livelihood

programs, livelihood skills trainings

d) Referral of the CICL to other agencies for services like scholarship, psychiatric sessions,
spiritual sessions, etc.

e) Involvement of the CICL in youth organizations e.g. Pag-asa Youth Association in the
Philippines

f) Psychosocial and therapeutic programs

Aside from these identified interventions, the social worker should explore other activities
appropriate to the needs of the child.
Homelessness
Social workers can support those
experiencing homelessness in a number of
ways. They can provide counseling, housing,
rent assistance, health care services and
employment search assistance to a variety of
clients, including those facing eviction or job
loss.
Advocacy is important in social work pertaining to
homelessness as those experiencing it may also be a
part of minority or high-risk populations. Social workers
are key to helping build frameworks to protect and
sustain the long-term needs and interests of people
experiencing homelessness.
Poverty
Social workers play an important role in helping
the poor and working to eradicate poverty,
explains the International Federation of Social
Workers. One of the guiding principles of social
work is working for social justice, which lists
poverty as a primary social problem, according to
the National Association of Social Workers. Social
workers provide assistance to the poor on both
the micro, or individual, and the macro, or
large-scale, levels.
● Advocating for Their Charges
Social workers help the poor by providing advocacy services, such as acting as
mediators or directly intervening with social services organizations or governmental
agencies. This is a key part of social work poverty and child welfare interventions.

● Social Policy Development

Some social workers join committees or work directly with elected officials to discuss
community needs or to suggest possible changes to specific social policies that affect the
poor. They might also help influence social policies through other activities, such as
organizing community protests or fundraisers.

● Community Education Activities

Social workers help educate communities on how to avoid or reduce these problems,
help communities find more productive ways of working together and advise
communities about how to find creative or practical solutions to problems.
Cyber deviation
Social workers should be aware
that youth who have experienced
trauma or have mental health
problems or disabilities may be
at greater risk of being bullied.
School social workers can play an important role in
preventing cyberbullying, identifying cyberbullying, and
working with youth who have been cyberbullied or who
are cyberbullies. School social workers have used
several interventions and approaches to help youth
respond to cyberbullying in their schools. This includes
developing school guidelines for dealing with
cyberbullying and cyberbullies and providing
counseling to victims and perpetrators.
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