Protecting Families of Domestic Abuse and Disabilities

Client population

There are several populations that interest me however possible preferences include families that deal with domestic abuse and those who are disabled. Working with families that have experienced domestic violence is an interest because in the past I had friends whose family was dealing domestic violence and the impact could clearly in all members of the family. Seeing the difference that was made by those who worked to help their family made this population a preference. Another population that is a possible preference is are those who are disabled. The interest to help those who were disabled started when a faculty called Edelweiss opened. Up to that point there had been no interaction with those who lead different lives than myself. Through the year that was spent volunteering the changes in those that had lessons became obvious. Being able to see the achievements of those who had lessons made it a continued interest. In the past couple of years a new side of this interest was shown. There is someone that is a close friend who is disabled because of seizures who has had trouble with employers. Seeing how she has been treated made it even clearer that this population needs help and has made it a continued interest professionally and personally.

Experience with population

The population of families that have had to deal with domestic abuse is one where I have not had a chance to work with.

There was a year spent volunteering at Edelweiss Equine Assisted Therapy Group Inc. During the year of 2008 there were several duties performed at the outdoor facility that housed Edleweiss. While working at Edelweiss three were several activities that took place. The starting position was to help those who came for les...

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...reating action plans with clients. During the internship, one area that is a preferred is client intake and assessments. Working individually with clients is something that is yet to be experienced and learning from those do assessments and intake interviews would be beneficial when entering the social work field. Working with groups and helping to create action plans for clients are both activities that have been covered in class, but they have never been applied in a professional setting. Working with those that have know what is required when making action plans and working with groups will help because there is a certain method and code of behavior expected of a social worker. In order to better serve clients when entering the field having a more complete knowledge of these activities is important and learning from those who have experience will be great help.