Social Science homework help. Case study 1:
Bailey Organisation type: Youth support service Bailey is 16 years old and left home 8 months ago. She lives in a regional town with limited employment options for young people. Since leaving home Bailey has stayed with various friends and tried living with her grandmother (Karen). She moves around, staying with friends when she can. She heard about the youth support service as a place for food and to charge her phone. After visiting several times for emergency assistance, Bailey has been referred for ongoing support and case management services. At this time she has no stable accommodation and is not working or attending school. Her mother (Frida) and stepfather (Michael) live in a smaller town close by. Her biological father lives in Malaysia and she has not had contact with him since she was 3 years old. Bailey has an older sister, Dana (age 21) who attends university interstate. Bailey has told the youth service she gets along ok with her mother and sister but the reason she does not return home is because she does not get along with her stepfather. She used to see the school counsellor when she attended school but had never told her mother about this.
| Value: | 50% of final grade (marked out of 50) | |
| Due date: | Sunday 31st May 2020 | |
| Length: | 2500 words | |
| Task: | Essay / Case Study analysis In your essay you will analyse the case study and critically evaluate the theoretical approach and intervention/s that you would use as a practitioner working with this scenario. Support your ideas and proposed approaches to practice using your learning in this Unit. You can choose one or more of the theoretical models learned throughout this course to prepare your essay. For example: Strengths Based Approaches, Attachment Theory, Systems/Ecological approach and Anti-Oppressive practice. Your essay should include consideration of: • The social work/practitioner role and the likely organisational context of the service/s involved in the case study. • Who is your primary client and consideration their significant others (e.g carers, extended family, friends, peers) when working in partnership in this case. • What are your initial thoughts about the case study and what you would take into consideration preparing to work with the people in the case study? • How do theory and models of practice help you to understand the situation? • How does your understanding of theory and models of practice influence the approach you might take with the case study. Outline how you would work with the people in this scenario. • Critically evaluate your chosen approach to working with the client using literature |
| Assessment criteria: | The essay will be assessed against the following criteria: Analysis/Argument (60%) Demonstrated understanding of key concepts, theories or perspectives covered within the unit learning materials in respect to application to the case study (e.g. Strengths Based Practice; Attachment Theory; Trauma Informed Practice; Ecological Systems theory; Anti-Oppressive Practice etc.) Application of concepts reflecting critical analysis of the case study and chosen practice approach. Use of clear framework in response to the case study and assessment task Key concepts, debates and issues identified Critical reflection on the topics Topics are discussed in adequate depth and use sources and literature relevant to topic Evidence of wide reading Structure/Organisation (20%) A clear essay structure has been used to put forward a central argument in response to all elements of the assessment task. The essay reflects sound use of paragraphs with a logical flow between sections. Clarity of Expression (10%) Correct spelling/punctuation, sound sentence structure and succinct writing. Written expression clearly conveys meaning. Adherence to Academic Writing Style including references (10%) References: Minimum 10 references needed. No website linked or references are allowed. Peer reviewed must be. Sound use of literature throughout. References are correctly and consistently presented. Sources are adequately acknowledged. A minimum of 10 references is required for this assessment. |
