Exam 6: Social Agencies

All types of direct services are preventative to some degree.For each type of service listed below,indicate whether it best fits the definition of primary (P),secondary (S),or tertiary (T)prevention.Put a P,S,or T in the space provided. a)drug and alcohol education for 10-year-olds ________ b)child protection services ________ c)victim assistance programs ________ d)residential care for children with psychiatric disorders ________ e)marriage preparation courses ________ f)respite care for family caregivers ________

Why were the institutions of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries NOT considered community-based?

There are various levels of working relationships developed among social agencies.Each working relationship has a different purpose.Match each of the following types of relationships with its appropriate purpose.Put a,b,c,d,or e in the space provided. __ alliance a.to share ideas __ coalition b.to match needs and to coordinate activities __ networking c.to share resources to address common issues __ collaboration d.to foster dialogue and a common understanding __ partnership e.to achieve a shared vision

The text describes the case of Kimberly Rogers.Describe the reasons that lead to her death and the results of the inquest into her death.

All of the following describe the purpose of a strategic framework EXCEPT which?

Which of the following social agency activities does NOT meet the criteria of an indirect service?

The We-Care Family Service Bureau has recently conducted a SWOT analysis to find out about local social and economic conditions that may influence the community's needs.What is this analysis likely part of?

Which of the following outlines the criteria a person has to meet to enter a program?

Which of the following would help better serve seniors,by allowing them to say in their homes longer and avoid residential care?

Which of the following scenarios describes the circumstance of Kimberly Rogers's death?

Which activity would NOT normally be classified as a direct service?

Not everyone who is in need or experiences a personal difficulty requires residential services.For whom are these services most appropriate?

Martha tells her sister that she has been hired by an agency that values its commitment to Intra-agency cooperation.Which scenario might explain the spirit of the agency?

Which is an example of a governmental organizational structure?

Which of the following organizations might bring to mind the expression "a well-oiled machine"?