Poverty, Homelessness, Unemployment, and Criminal Justice

Credentials in Social Work demonstrate competencies needed to perform effective social service practices that result in the empowerment of individuals and groups that are marginalized, and the promotion of social justice for all individuals. To accomplish this, professionals must understand the role of a generalist social worker in society, the historical milestones that have shaped the social work profession, the values and ethical principles that guide social work, the issues facing social workers, the activities and practices of social workers, and the unique populations that social workers interact with. Specifically, this badge demonstrates the earner's ability to explain the major issues facing social workers related to poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and criminal justice.