Cross Cultural Competencies and Human Service Delivery

Cross Cultural Competencies and Human Service Delivery

Question # 1: Cross Cultural Competencies and Human Services Delivery

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Think about a client population that may face social stigma (prisoners, those with psychological disorders, those living with a physical or intellectual disability, etc…).

• Describe common perceptions and misconceptions about this group.
• Summarize how the reading on cross-cultural competence helps you relate to these populations in an effective and positive way.
• As a future human services professional, how do the cross-cultural competencies impact how you would evaluate clients or programs? Choose at least two different competency areas and discuss them in detail.

******Be very detailed and specific when answering each question******

***The is no course material for this so please cite and reference ALL material used***

Question # 2: Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Programs

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• Discuss your experiences with cyber-bullying – either a personal experience or one you know of from peers or the media. How did the different roles (victim, bully, bully victim, bystanders, and “toadies”) present themselves in this experience?
• Then, imagine you are on the school board and a vocal advocate against bullying. You have been asked to design a program that addresses bullying in your school.
• How would you approach this task?
• Describe four factors involved in a multifaceted school-based approach to cyber-bulling prevention. What specific components would be included in your program?
• How would you advocate for support (funding, staffing, etc.) for this program? Make sure you address how you would split up funding for an anti-bullying program into three categories: universal, selected, and indicated. Present an argument as to what percentage of the money should go to each group and why.

******Be very detailed and specific when answering each question******

Reference Material:

• Chapter 12, “Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment Framework, and other Environmental Considerations”
• Chapter 13, “Core Components of Programs for Prevention and Early Intervention”

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People living with psychological disorders suffer in silence as stigma that surround problem in mental health hinders them from seeking for the help that they need. There are perceptions and misconceptions about the people with psychological disorders………………………………..