Social Work: Annotated Bibliography

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This peer-reviewed article offers an explanation of the cultural climate of social work advocacy as influenced by technology. According to Baker and Hodgkin (2014), the use of information and communication technology has caused changes in communication patterns and social exchanges. There is an emphasis on moving away from hesitancy in the use and implementation of innovation in order to social work advocacy to evolve in a paralleling manner to society. Bent-Goodley, T. B. (2015). Important of advancing one social work: NASW 60 years later. Social Work, 60 (1), 5- 7. The peer-reviewed article focuses on the foundation needed for the advancement of social work practice. By harnessing the power of technology the social work community can embrace …show more content…

The use of technology specifically around the internet and social media, there has been creation of fundraising tools, data management, and far reaching forums have changes how social work practitioners advocate and support change (Goldkind, 2014). In order to remain pertinent, the strategies and tools must evolve along with society for those that are disenfranchised and need assistance. Although there is much discussion over the indirect and division that technology brings, there should be more support for the direct and furthering of advocacy agendas (Goldkind, 2014). The future of technology will continue to grow with the intent of reaching more individuals to include interactive forums and exchanges of …show more content…

According to Goldkind, L. & Wolf, L. (2015), emergent technological innovations that can be used in advocacy are integrated reality, real-time data, gamification for engagement, and remote interaction. Ultimately, these innovations will enhance advocacy efforts and improve overall social work practice. McNutt, J.G. (2006). Building evidence-based advocacy in cyberspace: a social work imperative for the new millennium. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 3 (3/4), 91-101. The peer-reviewed article offers a social work initiative in developing evidence-based advocacy technology. According to McNutt (2006), limited evidence legitimizes traditional advocacy and that leaves digital advocacy with a limited foundation in its pursuit. Development of practice paves the way for integration of diverse and experimental technology implementation. Therefore, the importance of advocating for social change becomes the critical piece needed in exploring further the use of technology. Conclusion McNutt, J.G. & Finn, J. (2003). A brief guide to advocacy web resources for human service professionals. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 21 (3),

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