SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS

  01. Explain the relevance of AASW Practice Standard (2013) 1.1.c that states "Identifies social systems and structures that preserve inequalities and injustices and advocates for change" in the organisational context of mandatory detention centres. Q2. Explain the relevance of AASW Practice Standard (2013) 3.1.g that states " Recognises and appropriately challenges discriminatory and oppressive practice and policies with respect to culturally diverse people; at a local, national and global level, as appropriate and where possible ". in. Then, compare and contrast two distinct ways 'detainees were viewed by different workers (primarily some nurses on one side and some guards and administrators on the other) as shown in their words and actions, with descriptions from Briskman, et al.'s (2012) account. Discuss a different way of thinking about the 'detainees that is would be in keeping with the standard3.1.g. Q3. Explain the relevance of AASW Practice Standard (2013) 5.4.b THAT STATES " Critically reflects on the role of social worker paying particular attention to power imbalances, professional boundaries, use of authority in statutory positions and work with people who are using services involuntarily." in the organisational context of mandatory detention centres. Then, compare and contrast two distinct ways different workers (primarily DRS AND nurses on one side and guards and administrators on the other) viewed themselves as shown in their words and actions, with descriptions from Briskman, et al.'s (2012) account. ALSO Discuss a way of thinking about ourselves as `workers' that would be MORE in keeping with the above standard. 05 Explain the relevance of AASW Practice Standard (2013) 4.1.g that states "workers should Critically analyses policies, systems and structures that contravene social work values and do not prioritise the interests of people, groups, communities and wider society and works for change" in the organisational context of mandatory detention centres. Analyse the issues in organisational culture and leadership that can be gleaned from Briskman, et al.'s (2012) account.