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Libertarian Theory

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Based on freedom from government control

The rights of individuals to make their own choices and entitlements

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Egalitarian Theory

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Based on equality and equal treatment

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Utilitarian theory

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Based on the idea of common good

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights basic principles

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Secure claim to have a life (meeting of physical needs)
Secure claim to lead one’s own life (autonomy and self-determination
Secure claim against cruel or degrading treatment ( torture or rape)
Secure claim against severly unfair treatment (discrimination)

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First generation Human Rights

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Liberty and participation in political life
Freedom of speech
Right to vote

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Second generation Human Rights

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Related to equality in terms of economic social and cultural rights such as education and health

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Third generation Human Rights

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Beyond civil and social and include collective rights such as economic development and the right to an unpolluted environment

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Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

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Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination

Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility

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Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

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Life
Freedom an liberty
Equality and non discrimination

Justice
Solidarity Social responsibility

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Philosophical values that underpin Human Rights

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Life
Freedom an liberty 
Equality and non discrimination 
Justice 
Solidarity
Social responsibility 
Evolution, peace and non - violence 
Relations  between humankind and nature
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Praxis is

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The idea that theory practice or learning and doing cannot be separated
Praxis is about action and knowledge

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Theories underlying social justice

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Libertarian theory- based on entitlement
Utilitarian theory- based on common good
Egalitarian theory- based on equality

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The nature of Human Rights

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Universal- extend to all people
Moral norms- provides strong reasons for granting individuals significant benefits
Exert normative force through national and international institutions
Are evident in specific lists and at the level of abstract values.
Set minimum standards of living rather than depicting an ideal world

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Praxis theory

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theory and practice cannot be separated

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Morality

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social work is essentially a moral activity

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Passion

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human rights are something to get passionate about

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Ideology

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Human rights perspectives have ideological implications for practice

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Structural disadvantage

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an understanding of disadvantage and structural oppression is imporatnt

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Holism

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restricted linear thinking must be rejected

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Human rights-based approaches to social work: Definition of Postmoderism and poststructuralism

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a move beyond modernist approaches is necessary

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Empowerment

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enabling the powerless or less powerful to achieve more power.

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Dialogical Praxis

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Client and practitioner engage in a way where they learn from one another.

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Participatory Democracy

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all sections of the global society should be heard

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Anti-colonialist practice

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Removing the practitioner from the position of superiority.

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Feminism

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Critiquing dominant and oppressive patrarchal structure

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Non-violence

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A refusal to accept a course of violence even to achieve peaceful ends

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Needs

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Allowing individuals to define their own needs rather than having them imposed

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Human Rights Based Approaches to Practice: Research

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Should be orientated towards empowerment

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Sources of Misuse of Power

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Excessive claims to expertise
Exaggerated claims of influence
Failure of resonsability
Abuse of position
Disabling "Help"
Inderminning personal
Responsibitlity
Neclecting rights
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Political Participation What role can you take

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Communicator
Advocate
Voter
Lobbyist
Persuader
Collaborator
Campaigner
individualist
Witness
Activist
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Intervention strategies in relation to Human rights

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Mobilizing resources
Fund-raising
Documentation
Existing services
Legislation
impact assessment
Policy change
Leadership
Campaign structures
Networking
Self-help
Key stakeholders
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Ethical codes

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Generally, have a section on privacy/ confidentiality
Covers: responsible use of information obtained; limits of confidentiality and how information will be used and can be accessed; disclosure of information; use of information for other purposes
General provisions also cover electronic records and social networking

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Records should be

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Thorough
Rationale
Relevant
Contemporaneous

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Exceptions to common law duty of confidentiality

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When consent is given for disclosure
Duty to warn because of the threat to life or public interest
Disclosure reasonably necessary for the enforcement of a law
Disclosure authorised or required by law