“Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Competency 2: Diversity
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
As an advanced generalist social worker, I will continue to embrace diversity and cultural differences, both professionally and personally. I am devoted to developing, implementing, and using strategies to advance the rights of my clients and the systems that affect them, specifically in the areas of advancing human rights, social, racial, economic and environmental justice. As a professional social worker committed to advancing human rights and justice, I actively engage in advocacy and community organizing to address systemic inequalities, promote social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, and empower marginalized individuals and communities.
Practice Behaviors and Evidences
2.1 – Demonstrate leadership in developing and implementing evidence-based practice with relevant strategies that advance human rights at the individual, family, group, organizational, community, research, and policy levels.
2.2 – Implement culturally-informed strategies with diverse populations.