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1 Research Proposal Stacy Douglas Walden University SOCW 6301: Social Work Practice Research I Dr. Orlando Wright October 29, 2023

2 Research Proposal Part 1 (3 to 4 pages) Introduction Though there are social workers in the prison system, there is a need for social workers who advocate for the inmates to receive the programs needed for reentry back into society. Problem Statement The problem I am focusing on is the need for social workers in the prison system and the lack of social workers in the corrections who advocate for the inmates and their issues while incarcerated. When people are sentenced to prison, depending on their criminal history and crime, they are sometimes stipulated and must complete specific programs before parole eligibility and release. Occasionally, an inmate could receive a minor infraction while incarcerated and then be denied access to the programs they need to be released, even though they have completed the punishment for the crime. This is why inmates need social workers to advocate on their behalf so that they have a shot at reentering communities and making a positive contribution to society. Research Question What are the benefits of social workers in the correctional system? Literature Review “Social Work & Corrections in the Progressive Era: What We Remember, What We Obscure. Journal of Progressive Human Services” discusses the history of social work in corrections, how social workers are credited as being the first policewomen, probation officers in the correctional facilities and describes social workers professional relationships in corrections as it relates to policy, research and education today.

3 Social work in the progressive area was discussed throughout this article. Social workers were considered the first line of police. The term “corrections” was used to reference various activities of coercive “care” exercised by social workers in the Progressive Era supervision of reformatories, probation, and parole. Corrections implied an effort to “correct” or “mend” someone. Prisons during this era forced prisoners to participate in forced labor (for public and private profit); forced people to participate in “rehabilitative” activities; placed people under constant surveillance; and used a range of punishment practices, from semi-starvation to physical assault (Harrell, 2023). “Flexner’s Thesis Was Prescient: Ethical Practices for Social Workers “In the Trenches” Requires Forensic Knowledge” discusses social workers providing services in the host environments such as prisons and their ability to provide social justice and advocacy services for those populations. Social workers' historical role has been to advocate for clients while also accepting the associated ethical duty to perform with integrity and evidence-informed competence within the client's host environment (Prescott, 2019). Instead, many social workers within the prison system are more interested with assisting inmates on a more therapeutic level, and in allied fields such as psychology and psychiatry (Prescott, 2019). “Educating for rights and justice: a content analysis of forensic social work syllabi’ contends that forensic social work is an integrated practice specialty at the nexus of the law or legal system. It explains how social workers ought to receive training to promote social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. According to EPAS (CSWE, Citation2015), social workers who engage in human rights and justice practice recognize that every person regardless of their society position has fundamental human rights. The rights emphasized in this

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4 competency standard include: ‘freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care, and education (Maschi et. al., 2019). “The Effort to Reduce Over Capacity in Correctional Facilities through Social Work Alternative Punishment” has two goals: First, investigate the causes of prison overcrowding. Second, discuss how policy is being developed toward alternative punishment to alleviate overcrowding through the use of social work. When jails are overcrowded, it's typically because there are a lot of new prisoners arriving, which isn't always a function of the facility's capacity. It presents a challenge to both the criminal justice system's and the penitentiary system's goals, making the use of alternative punishments more urgent (Maiza, 2021). Alternative punishments appear to be necessary for changing unfavorable attitudes toward the use of criminal sanctions in jail into positive attitudes toward the use of alternative criminal sanctions for social work (Maiza, 2021). Methodological Approach Qualitative research is a good fit for my study because this type of research qualitative research maintains a broad perspective in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of what is being studied, and the study is generally carried out in the setting where the thing naturally exists. I chose this because I wish to capture an experience from the perspectives of those who live it and create meaning from it (Yegardis et.al., 2018). Researchers can design a research environment that is sensitive to cultural differences and suitable for the target population by taking these competency criteria into account (Cassado et al., 2012). To be culturally competent on the matter, I will become familiar with what goes on inside the walls of the prison and gaining a better idea of the way things are done daily. It is important to the data collection

5 process because I can identify the gaps and determine the reasoning behind things and why they have functioned in such a way thus far. Culturally competent research criteria compel researchers to develop strategies to identify and understand the unique issues faced by a target language population (Casado et al., 2012). I will ensure that my approach is culturally sensitive by understanding the culture of the individuals I will be engaging with. Research Proposal Part II (2 to 3 pages) Sampling and Sampling Method In 1 to 2 paragraphs, identify and justify the population, sample, and sampling technique that would best address your research question and methodological approach. Use your Week 9 Discussion to generate material for this section. Data Collection Write 1 paragraph about how you will collect data for your study. Will you use interviews, case studies, surveys or questionnaires, or something else? Explain your choices. Use your Week 10 Discussion to generate material for this section. Ethics and Cultural Considerations In 1 to 2 paragraphs, address any ethical and cultural issues you will take into account in your study. Think about the NASW Code of Ethics, principles of culturally competent research, and protections for human subjects. What ethical and/or cultural issues need to be considered? How will you address those issues in your study? Discussion Write 1 paragraph discussing potential results. If you were to conduct the study, what would you expect the results to show? What would you do if the data didn’t align with your expectations?

6 Reflection Write 1 paragraph reflecting on your learning and growth throughout the process of developing a research proposal. What did you learn about social work research through this process?

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7 References Harrell, S. (2023). Social Work & Corrections in the Progressive Era: What We Remember, What We Obscure. Journal of Progressive Human Services, 34(1), 55–74. https://doi.org/10.1080/10428232.2022.2109359 Prescott, D. E. (2019). Flexner’s Thesis Was Prescient: Ethical Practices for Social Workers “In the Trenches” Requires Forensic Knowledge. Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics , 16 (2), 40–52. Maschi, T., Rees, J., Leibowitz, G., & Bryan, M. (2019). Educating for rights and justice: a content analysis of forensic social work syllabi. Social Work Education , 38 (2), 177–197. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2018.1508566 Maiza Putri. (2021). The Effort to Reduce Over Capacity in Correctional Facilities through Social Work Alternative Punishment. Ius Poenale , 2 (2), 113–122. https://doi.org/10.25041/ip.v2i2.2217 Yegidis, B. L., Weinbach, R. W., & Myers, L. L. (2018). Research methods for social workers (8th ed.). Pearson. Chapter 6: Qualitative Research (pp. 126–145) Casado, B. L., Negi, N. J., & Hong, M. (2012). Culturally competent social work research: Methodological considerations for research with language minorities Links to an external site.. Social Work, 57(1), 1–10.

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