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1 Running Head: JOURNAL ONE Journal Entry One: Broken Child School of Social Work, Arizona State University SWG 510: Diversity and Oppression in Social Worker Professor Lisa Schenk May 29, 2022 Journal Two: Broken Child

2 JOURNAL ONE The position of social work within the realm of child advocacy is essential. The social worker's job requires them to be both physically and emotionally active. In a purely physical sense, their purpose is to remove the child from the unsafe setting and put them in a healthier, safer one. They meet the child's physical requirements by providing resources that may be used for things like food, housing, medical care, and so on. They provide the child with emotional support and are there to advocate for the child when no one else is. The documentary “A Broken Child”, provides several case studies of children who were subjected to traumatic experiences at the hands of their parents and who, as adults, display evidence of aggressive behavior, mental illness, and an overall inability to grow. The documentary then shows how the social worker begins the process of breaking the cycle of abuse that has been going on within the homes. The stance of the social worker, who emphasizes the need of maintaining hope, is that all children can be helped no matter the situation. I consider the social work job within child advocacy to be one that is not only difficult but also noble to hold, and the drive to help all children and families is inspiring. Being respectful and receptive to the cultural beliefs and practices of the people you are dealing with is a skill necessary for social workers while working in settings like these. As the film demonstrates, social workers often interact with communities that are very different from their own, including those that struggle with issues of prejudice, unemployment, and poverty. Every person has implicit biases that, if not acknowledge in advance, can affect the relationship with a client in a negative way. By knowing and understanding the implicit biases that we have, social workers can work to create relationships with their clients in an unbiased way. A skilled social worker is able to put their personal prejudices to the side in order to deliver the most beneficial services to the individuals they work with.

3 JOURNAL ONE Listening attentively and demonstrating empathy are two other qualities important to obtain while working within the social work field. These children have been through a significant number of distressing experiences and it's possible that a social worker will be the first person who listens to them, perceives, comprehends, and experiences the emotions they're expressing, and reacts to those feelings. Social workers need to be in touch with the client and care for both their physical and emotional needs in order to create a relationship and be able to give additional services, such as finding resources that provide food and shelter. Self-awareness in a social worker implies that they understand their own ideas, culture, and beliefs. In addition to this, social workers should understand their own strengths and limitations, as well as continually evaluate these aspects of themselves. By having a more open mind, social workers are able to increase self-awareness which can help when working in close relation to other individuals. If a social worker walks into a scenario involving child abuse with a closed mind, they won't be able to notice the positive qualities that the parents or care takers possess, and as a result, they won't be able to meet the specific requirements that their client has. The families those social workers are helping in these situations, often have many struggles in their lives that lead to the negative lifestyles they live. Social workers need to maintain a self- awareness in order to keep an open mind and help families even if the circumstances may be difficult to face. Coming into a situation with an open mind establishes a connection with the client and reminds them that they have someone in their corner. The same is true for the children we work with. In the field of social work, I am particularly concerned about the reaction I could face while interacting with children. People who work in social services are frequently portrayed as being cruel, heartless people who desire nothing more than to cause individuals and families

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4 JOURNAL ONE suffering. This line of work tends to bring up intense emotions, and it often forces us to see individuals at their most helpless and vulnerable states. During these instances, in which I may not be prepared for, I worry about not being able to control my feelings and reactions. Although my goal in working with these families is to help them as best as I can and provide them with the necessary resources and skills needed to take care of their children, they may not see the good behind my actions in the moment. The part that social workers play in prevention struck me as one of the most interesting and thought-provoking aspects of the video. Every single one of the accounts described a situation in which a parent had been abused themselves and then went on to abuse their own children. And in the instance of Patricia, her son went on to engage in illegal activities including prostitution, drug use, and violent behavior. Even though the pattern is so continuous, I believe there is always room for hope when a child is able to be removed from the environment. It is my hope that by stepping into these situations and helping both the children and their families, social workers can work to stop the cycle of unhealthy and unsafe lifestyles these families live in.

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