For this Discussion, locate information regarding poverty statistics in New Haven, Connecticut. Determine efforts that are currently in place to address poverty in this area.
A description of efforts currently in place to address poverty in the area where you live. Suggest two strategies for enhancing the current antipoverty efforts in your community and explain the rationale behind your suggestions.
(New Haven, Connecticut). Then, explain the strengths and challenges associated with that community based on its characteristics. Finally, explain how you, as a social worker, might help the community view its perceived challenges as a strength.
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References/Paper Resources
· Center for Economic and Social Justice. (n.d.). Defining economic justice and social justice. Retrieved June 11, 2013, from https://www.cesj.org/thirdway/economicjustice-defined.htm
· Mantle, G., & Backwith, D. (2010). Poverty and social work. British Journal of Social Work, 40(8), 2380-2397.
· Krumer-Nevo, M., Monnickendam, M., & Weiss-Gal, I. (2009). Poverty-aware social work practice: A conceptual framework for social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 45(2), 225-243.