Crime
Back to basics
Social Security
Poverty
Relative, consumption, capability, asset, and subjective
Miscellaneous
100

This term refers to the unequal treatment of people in the justice system based on race or income

What is systemic bias or discrimination?

100

Define social welfare

the well being of society

100

This is the federal agency that administers Social Security

The Social Security Administration

100

Definition: Individuals who do not have the capability to secure a sufficient level of resources to meet a minimum standard

Capability poverty 

100

What character did Professor Szto email us with the subject line being "exam"

200

Define diversion

Get suspect/offender out of the criminal justice system as soon as possible by doing a program like community service or treatment program

200

On the first day of class in what way did Professor Szto explain how to pronounce his name? 

When you wake up in the morning and you look at your toes... you see toes.... Szto

200

Which President started Social Security

Franklin D. Roosevelt

200

Definition: Poverty measured based on the subjective perception of individuals regarding their economic position relative to some norm

Subjective poverty 

200

Define redlining 

A discriminatory practice involved denying services like home loans and insurance to people—especially Black Americans—based on the racial or ethnic makeup of their neighborhoods, often outlined in red on maps.

300

Define probation

Prison sentence suspended and person is conditionally free under supervision with specified list of rules to follow

300

This is the main goal of social work

to enhance this in people’s lives

300

What year did Social Security get signed into law?

1935

300

Definition: When income temporarily dips below the poverty line due to harmful events such as unemployment or a bad harvest

Consumption poverty 

300

what song did Professor Szto show us that went along with his cow project?

400

One of the goals of social work in the criminal justice system is to reduce this, which is when someone returns to crime after release

Recidivism

400

This national organization sets the standards for social workers

NASW--National Association of Social Workers 

400

Name the two main types of Social Security benefits

Retirement and disability benefits

400

Definition: Measures the income of a family to a norm reflecting the economic position of the overall society

Relative income

400

Define food deserts 

These areas are often the result of historic redlining, lack access to affordable and nutritious food options, leaving many residents without nearby grocery stores. 

500

Social workers may support clients dealing with both criminal charges and this mental health condition

Substance use disorder

500

This value means honoring a client’s ability to make their own choices

What is self-determination

500

What does OASDI stand for? (name at least 3)

Old age, Survivors, Disability insurance

500

Definition: A household’s lack of enough savings or resources (like money in the bank, a car, or property) to stay above the poverty line for three months if income suddenly stops

Asset poverty

500

What does YMCA stand for?

The Young Men’s Christian Association