🌍 1. Important Words in Social Work
📌 A. Core Concepts
Social Justice – Fair treatment and equal rights for all people.
Human Rights – Basic rights every person has.
Empowerment – Helping individuals or communities gain control over their lives.
Advocacy – Supporting or speaking on behalf of someone.
Intervention – Professional action taken to improve a situation.
Rehabilitation – Helping a person recover and reintegrate into society.
Inclusion – Ensuring everyone participates equally.
Equity – Fair distribution of resources (not just equal).
Marginalized Groups – People excluded from mainstream society.
Vulnerable Population – People at higher risk (children, elderly, disabled, poor).
📌 B. Practice-Based Terms
Case Study
Case Management
Counselling
Community Development
Needs Assessment
Policy Implementation
Crisis Intervention
Stakeholders
Self-determination
Confidentiality
📌 C. Legal & Policy Terms
Social Welfare Policy
Child Protection Act
Juvenile Justice
Domestic Violence Act
Right to Education (RTE)
Mental Health Care
(For Indian context, these laws are often discussed in relation to programs under the Government of India.)
✍️ 2. Important Grammar Used in Social Work Writing
Social Work writing is formal, clear, objective, and professional.
✅ A. Use of Passive Voice (Very Common)
Used when focus is on action, not the person.
✔ The case was reviewed by the social worker.
✔ Assistance was provided to the family.
✔ The intervention was implemented successfully.
✅ B. Use of Formal Vocabulary
❌ Wrong: The family is very poor and in big trouble.
✔ Correct: The family is facing severe economic hardship.
✅ C. Use of Modal Verbs (For Recommendations)
Should
Must
May
Could
✔ The government should implement stronger child protection laws.
✔ Immediate action must be taken.
✅ D. Use of Present Tense (For General Truth)
✔ Social work promotes social justice.
✔ Poverty affects child development.
✅ E. Use of Past Tense (For Case Reports)
✔ The client reported domestic violence.
✔ The child was admitted to a shelter home.
✅ F. Report Writing Structure
Introduction
Background
Problem Identification
Intervention
Outcome
Conclusion
Recommendations
📚 3. Important Academic Words in Social Work
Consequently
Furthermore
However
Therefore
Moreover
In addition
On the other hand
As a result
In conclusion
Example:
Poverty affects education. Therefore, government intervention is necessary.
🧾 4. Common Phrases Used in Social Work
"The objective of the study is…"
"The findings suggest that…"
"The client expressed concern regarding…"
"It is recommended that…"
"The data indicates that…"
"The program aims to empower…"
🎓 5. Professional Qualities Vocabulary
Empathy
Integrity
Accountability
Transparency
Cultural Sensitivity
Non-judgmental Attitude
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