S W 323K Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Individual And Group Rights, Due Process
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Working with stakeholders who have divergent and sometimes conflicting values and ideologies. Promote the well-being of clients, client systems, organizations, and communities. Create effective opposition to those whose views and actions run counter to the nasw code of. Put pressure on decision makers to do the right thing. Change the composition of government (legislators and decision-makers) Autonomy right to (cid:373)ake de(cid:272)isio(cid:374)s a(cid:271)out o(cid:374)e"s destiny. Freedom right to hold and express personal opinions and take personal actions. Preservation of life right to continued existence. Honesty right to correct and accurate information. Equality right to receive same services, resources or opportunities as others. Due process right to procedural safeguards when accused of crimes or when benefits or rights are withdrawn. Collective rights right of society to maintain and improve itself. Informs the practice of policy advocacy: what works and why, best practices latest developments in the field. Forms the basis for a better understanding of social welfare problems.
