Video Link #1 – “PBS Frontline – Facing Eviction”
answer the following questions in (2 paragraphs)
How did the moratoriums and rental assistance impact evictions the United States during COVID pandemic?
How did the state of Texas respond to the CDC moratorium on evictions?
What happened in Texas?
Consider Judge Katina Whitfield – what approach did she have about evictions?
Do you agree with her approach – why yes or no?
Consider the situation of June Robinson with Detective Toone (state of New Jersey) – how could have a social worker assisted?
Consider the situation of Teresa Trabucco (state of California) – how could have a social worker assisted?
What are the long-term impacts of these evictions for individuals and families?
Essay 1 (10 points) (1 paragraph)
Based on the video links “A Death in St Augustine” answer the following questions in an essay:
Under what types of conditions is domestic abuse most likely to occur?
What personal and social factors contribute to the decision of the Michelle to remain in the abusive relationship?
Do you think because it is an officer-involved domestic violence investigation – the sheriffs did not thoroughly investigate? Yes or no, why?
Was the domestic violence in the home reportable to Child Protective Services?
What could have been done to help Michele…before the murder?
Essay 2 (10 points) (1 paragraphs)
Based on the article “2023 MHA The State of Mental Health in America Report” answer the following questions in an essay:
How many adults were experiencing a mental illness and how many do not receive treatment?
Examine the section “ranking the states” – describe what states have the lower & higher prevalence of (1) mental illness for both adults and youth and (2) access to mental health care.
How many youths have depression and severe depression?
What is the ratio of mental health providers to American individuals.
After reviewing this data – what are your concerns about the state of mental health care in America?
Essay 3 (10 points) (1paragraph )
Based on the video links “NYC Social Workers and Fentanyl Crisis”, “Harm Reduction Advocates Working to Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses”, and “NOVA – Addiction and Harm Reduction” answer the following questions in an essay:
How do the family care coordinators assist families who have lost a family member?
Why do you think their approaches are effective?
What harm reduction actions are being done to prevent or lessen fentanyl overdoses?
Why is addiction considered a chronic disease that can be treated and managed but not cured?
What are the positive and potential negative issues that might come with this approach?
Do you think harm reduction programs are an effective long-term approach?
