Social Work Theories and Approaches

• Due Mar 10 by 11:59pm
• Points 15
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For this short assignment please only provide answers for ONE of the docuseries, Gabriel Fernandez, or Kalief Browder. NOT BOTH. 2 pages MAXIMUM, using APA formatting. Answer the following questions for the docuseries you choose to watch:

Gabriel Fernandez

1. Social Work Theories and Approach – Choose one of the following social work theories or approaches and apply them to the work being done at LA DCFS.
   • The Strengths Perspective
   • Ecological Systems Theory
   • Systems Theory
   • Person-in-Environment
2. Name and define the theory/approach you chose
3. Using the Gabriel Fernandez Docuseries, how could the use of the theory/approach you chose to improve the effectiveness of social workers at LA DCFS? Be specific and provide examples that are directly tied to working with Gabriel Fernandez.

Kalief Browder

1. Social Work Theories and Approach – Choose one of the following social work theories or approaches and apply them to the work being done at the NY Department of Corrections Rikers Island.
   • The Strengths Perspective
   • Ecological Systems Theory
   • Systems Theory
   • Person-in-Environment
2. Name and define the theory/approach you chose
3. Using The Kalief Browder Stoy, how could the use of the theory/approach you chose to improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation at Rikers Island? Be specific and provide examples that are directly tied to working with Kalief Browder.