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Forensic Social Worker Study Questions

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The Jacobs family has decided to incorporate the services of a social worker due to intense conflict between parents and children. During the first session, the Jacobs’ take turns discussing their issues while the social worker listens intently. There is no focus on what is wrong, but rather on the complex interplay of risks and strengths. This type of assessment is known as what?
  1. Strength-based assessment
  2. Family-centered assessment
  3. Conflict resolution assessment
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - In strength-based assessment, formal and informal supports are utilized to create a service plan based on the family’s specific needs and strengths. A social worker will look at the family as a unit and the environmental factors surrounding them. There is little emphasis on the problem, but rather a more positive outlook on how the family can overcome it.
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