1. CHAPTER TEN ENGAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITIES
The Practice of Generalist Social Work (2nd ed.)

2. Key Ideas Engagement with communities occurs through myriad ways.
Social workers begin work with communities through involvement in challenges and opportunities as the primary focus.
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3. Assessment Process Comprehensive community-based analysis
Physical setting
History
Demographics
Economic system
Political system
Social characteristics
Human service system
Values, beliefs, traditions
Oppression and discrimination
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4. Community Needs Assessment
Sources of data
Observation
Service statistics and previous studies
Census data
Administrative data
Other sources of data
Key informant interviews
Focus groups
Community forum
Surveys
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5. Assessment Approach Participation from diverse constituencies
Multiple methods
Civic participation
Keep it realistic
Strengths and asset building
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