There are countless people in need of our services in America today, including the disabled, those with mental health challenges, those living in poverty, the homeless, and victims of violence and domestic abuse, just to name a few. See the list on pages 60-61 of your text. Which group in need concerns you the most? Why? Be sure to address the following in your response: What can human service professionals do to empower this population? What are some of the barriers faced by this particular population? What programs are dealing effectively with this population?
Human Services in Contemporary America By William R. Burger