Description
Cultural competence refers to the process of respectful communication between people of all cultures.
Social workers are tasked with an ethical responsibility to treat our clients with culturally competent and socially diverse methods that fit their needs. For this assignment, you will explore cultural sensitivity in
relation to an example video from a social work agency and to your American Hollow client.
Part 1: Watch the video clip on how one agency worked to achieve better cultural awareness and
sensitivity within their program: Video: Cultural Competency - REACH Program (10:50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_9R_MtZ6bA&feature=youtu.be
Part 2: Write a reaction paper in response to the video and submit your paper through the assignment link. in your paper you should:
1) Describe the key concepts of the video.
2) Relate what you learned from the video to what a social worker might need to know about your client's culture and community.
3) Explain ways that social workers can express cultural sensitivity in their work with clients.