The manual used to classify and treat mental disorders
DSM V
A minor offense that is punishable by fine, probation, or jail time.
Misdemeanor
The three types of abuse that older adults are at risk of
Physical abuse
Verbal and emotional abuse
Financial abuse
Hospice care
What is the main cause of homelessness
Lack of affordable housing
In the 1960’s, millions of mentally ill persons experienced a national policy change whereby they were released from mental hospitals. This is referred to as _______.
Deinstitutionalization
The label for a more serious crime including murder, rape, and armed burglary.
Felony
This federal program covers the following people:
Medicare
This federal program covers poor people by requiring a means test to determine eligibility.
Medicaid
a method used to measure homelessness that typically counts individuals who are homeless on a given day.
Point in Time Count
Two forms of treatment for mental health
Medication
Talk therapy
What 3 areas do police social workers practice?
Prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory practices held against the elderly are called
Ageism
What does IEP stand for?
Individual Education Plan
According to homeless counts, which gender is most likely to be homeless?
Male
A social worker who is qualified to engage in psychotherapy is called a ________.
Clinical social worker
These are all ways social workers serve what system?
The court system
the main reason Medicaid and Medicare provide the elderly care in their home before using a nursing home
Saves the government money
The 3 C's that encompass the criminal justice system
What ethnicity is highest represented in the homeless population in the United States?
Caucasian
What are three jobs a social worker can have in the field of mental health?
Case manager
leading groups
therapist (with Masters and license)
This type of social worker assists with the following:
Forensic social work
Temporary help and relief for those who care for an elderly person is called
respite care
Someone who meets this criteria is considered___
Literally homeless