by Tia Garrison
Social Worker Words
A - Advocate or raise awareness with and for our clients
S - Secure resources for vulnerable children and families in need of assistance
O - Oust social injustices of the world
C - Challenge authority when it oppresses the lives of the people we work for
I - Inspire others to be the change they want to see in the world
A - Acknowledge and recognize our values and beliefs so that we do no harm
L - Listen with care and make ourselves aware
W - Work to diminish the inequalities in the world
O - Operate behind the scenes to write grants, raise funds, and gather supports
R - Recognize people in the community in need
K - Keep pushing for a better tomorrow
E - Enable others to live lives that are whole, just, fair, peaceful, and complete
R - Respect the integrity of others
Tia Garrison is a senior BSW student at Shippensburg University.