Chapter 1, What Are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do? Video Solutions, An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice

Problem 1

Some people believe that alcohol or drug abuse is a crime best left to the criminal justice system. Others believe that addiction is a moral failing and thus should be cured by the family and the church. Others assert that it is a problem that should be dealt with by the medical establishment and the social service networks. What do you think of each of these positions?

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Problem 2

What is the situation with drug and alcohol use and abuse on your campus? What approaches does the administration appear to be using if there seems to be a problem, and how effective do you think those approaches are?

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Problem 3

If you were assigned to write a helpee paper the way Kathy was, would you be willing to write about a personal problem? Would you be willing to share your paper with your classmates after you wrote it (if you decided to fulfill the assignment)? To what extent do you think that asking students in a human services class to share personal information with the instructor or with other students is an appropriate learning device? To what extent does it feel like an unjustified invasion of your privacy?

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Problem 4

What human service workers have you personally met? Which ones do you know about in your community or on your campus? Which of their jobs seems like a set of tasks you might like to try out? Which would you prefer to avoid?

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