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In Chapter seven the book talks about Abuse a Neglect; sadly, 1,700 infants children die a year due to abuse, of which 80% are under the age of five-years-old. (p160)A career that sees this far too often is the social worker. Social work is a unique career, because it is one of the few that are based on improving quality of life; teaching humans rights to those afflicted by social injustices. There are two types of social workers, clinical social workers who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and physical disorders, and direct-service who help with every day needs. A bachelors degree is required for most positions, but sometimes a masters is needed. (1)“Clinical social workers may be licensed in which the state they work,” not necessarily the direct-service social workers.(3)According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is expected to rise 25%. As of May 2010, the average annual wage of social workers was $42,480. One would need these qualities : compassion, listening skills, organizational skills, people skills, problem-solving, and time-management skills. (2)Social workers work in schools, mental health clinics, private practices, and Child welfare services among other places. (3)

1 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Social-workers.htm

2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/Social-workers.htm#tab-4

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