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Considerations for Choosing a Social Work Theory:

• Scope: The chosen theory should address both mezzo (community-level) and macro (systemic) issues.
• Social determinants of health: The theory should acknowledge the social factors contributing to the crisis, such as poverty or lack of access to healthcare.
• Community empowerment: The theory should promote community participation in seeking solutions and advocating for change.

Potential Theories:

• Empowerment theory: Focuses on strengthening community capacity to address their needs and advocate for resources (Rappaport, 1981).
• Social ecological theory: Analyzes the complex interplay between individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors impacting health (Bronfenbrenner, 1979).
• Anti-oppressive social work: Aims to dismantle systems of oppression contributing to health disparities (Dominelli, 2010).

Additional Resources:

• Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). The ecology of human development: Experiments by nature and design. Harvard University Press.
• Dominelli, L. (2010). Anti-oppressive social work. Open University Press.
• Rappaport, J. (1981). Empowerment: Exploration, implementation, and outcomes. American Journal of Community Psychology, 9(3), 309-317.

I encourage you to research these theories further and consider additional options based on the specific details of the Riverbend City scenario.

Remember, the best theoretical approach requires careful consideration of the context, stakeholders, and desired outcomes.

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