The Case Of Ramon Mendoza

The YMR shared that her mother was in jail for about 2 months, and YMR and her 7 month-old baby sister are with foster parents. YMR explained that her mother got out of jail a week ago, but the YMR has not seen her. YMR tried to talk to her mother, but she did not answer the phone, last Tuesday the client was able to talk to her mother and she told YMR that she (mother) was going to ask the judge to have only the custody of her baby sister and not YMR. YMR's mom explained her that is because YMR told the social worker that she has seen some missed phone calls in her mother's cell phone and the number seemed to be from her country), there was also a message with the words that the mother's partner usually uses. The YMR shared that her mother told her that she should not have told that to the social worker. The YMR also shared that she has had headaches for the last three days. YMR stated that she feels guilty. YMR stated that she cut her left arm on Tuesday, the cuts are small and form the word in Spanish "te odio" (translation: I hate you) and the capital "M", the client could not explain if that feeling of hate is to herself or somebody

This story is a controversial novel that uncovers many issues that the health care and legal system encounter. Pete Earley includes many difficult stories that people with mental illness and/or their family members endure. As well as, discusses the struggles he went through to get his son into treatment. Mike has bipolar disorder, and would refuse treatment, since he has the right to refuse treatment, there legally was nothing the doctors could do to help. It is interesting that when Mike refused treatment, he was not in the right state of mind, however, there is legally nothing that the health care providers can do. It is astonishing, that if Pete wanted to get Mike involuntary admitted, then he must lie and tell the health care providers, that his son threatened to kill him. The health care field is all about being open, and being there for the patient, however, because of all the laws in place, it prevents patients from receiving vital care. Hence, Pete’s story positively impacts nurses to want

There are some many political, economic, social issues that social workers and even families faces. In the Sanchez case, immigration laws plays a huge part in their family. There are members of the Sanchez family that are undocumented and could face deportation if caught. The family needs immigration resources that will assist them with the adoption of the grandson and with Roberto in their home. Emilia, which is the daughter of Hector and Celia, was born in the United States. However, she could be denied citizenship because of her drug problem. This will show “poor moral character” which is under the immigration law (New Directions in Social Work, n.d.). Also, the Sanchez family faces financial problems. Due to undocumented status of some of members, the Sanchez family cannot take advantage of the resources that may help them with their financial problems. Roberto, which is the undocumented nephew of Celia, was injured on the job and because of his status is unable to receive any financial assistance like worker’s compensation. This cause financial issues for the household. Social issues has also plaque this family. Emilia has had an abortion which is against the belief of the family. They are devout Catholics and do not believe in abortions. Vicki, which is the daughter of Celia and Hector, has been diagnosed autism. The family has not seek out resources for the daughter. I believe the family may be ashamed of her and is not

The culturally skilled counselor attempting a cross-cultural approach would be cognizant of his/her own tendencies toward personal bias and stereotyping of Santana’s appearance and attitude, as well as the very likely possibility of his client being on the receiving end of ridicule and criticism from others negatively stereotyping him as lazy, uneducated, or a “drug runner” just because he is Latino. Effective management and control of personal biases pave the way for open dialogue and the establishment of a clinical trust or professional bond that ideally leads to the discovery of core issues within the client that can subsequently be addressed.

Steven V. is a young man that started out suffering from severe depression. He has a long psychiatric history, being hospitalized twice for depression in high school. His case record is nearly two inches thick which noticeably point out to him having some type of depression or psychological disorder. Steven talked about his relationship with his mother as well as his father which seemed to be very unusual. Although he mentioned his father being a busy business man, he was quiet distant from his son but on a few encounter’s he was a bully to him telling him how weak and timid he was. Steven faced constant ridicule and criticism by his father. His mother being a very active lady in civic and social affairs spent very little time with her

U02a1 Case Conceptualization of Cindy Cindy is a 39 year old Hispanic female who has been struggling with numerous symptoms since she was involved in a vehicle accident seven years ago. Cindy is self-referred and seeks professional help as she and her two young daughters face troubling events as a result of Cindy’s symptoms. Cindy divorced her daughters’ father a few years after they married and is currently living with her boyfriend, Jason. Cindy has recently been arrested for domestic violence and claims that she, along with her daughters, struggle with behaviors. Presenting Problem

The fear of deportation puts an added burden on the caregiver, who may not be aware of the health care services available. In addition, research suggests that Latinas are less likely to seek outside help as there are few services that address the needs of Spanish speaking individuals. Most live in communities where health and social services are extremely limited (Land & Guada, 2011). Lack of immigration documentation prohibits qualification for mental and health benefits, which adds to additional stress to the caregiver (Dennenberg, 1997; Land, 1994).

3. Differences in values and beliefs define a person's choice for mental and physical health care. “Because health care is a cultural construct, arising from beliefs about the nature of disease and the human body, cultural issues are actually central in the delivery of health services treatment and preventive interventions” (Office of Minority Health, 2005, p. 6). It is important to acknowledge that Esmeralda fits into two categories of minority because Esmeralda is a Latina. It is important to know that Hispanic women are less likely to make full use of many social services even when they are provided to them. Hispanics normally are family oriented and that means Esmeralda will probably want to involve her family in any treatment program she

Documentation status can affect almost every aspect of care. An undocumented patient has the fear of deportation and this ongoing threat leads to less participation in health care safety nets. They are often exploited in their workplace, compensated poorly and may stress out a lot in searching for work on a daily basis. Facing the distressing separation from family and the fear of being deported can lead to severe mood disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder. Most foreign-born Latinos speak Spanish and less than one-fourth is fluent in English. The language barrier affects the

Ricardo’s first words to me were: “I hate this place and I hate my father.” At that instance, I tried to comfort him by expressing that things were going to improve, but Ricardo ignored me and left the office. The next day, I tried to communicate with Ricardo via phone, but he was unresponsive. Two days later, I showed up at Ricardo’s foster home and I was finally able to have a conversation with him. During our conversation, I explained to Ricardo my role as his caseworker and I detailed the services he needed. I expressed to Ricardo that an essential component of his service plan was to refer him to Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help him improve his behavior by focusing on his feelings and moods. Ricardo reacted by stating that he did not need to improve his behavior, nor he needed my help. As I noticed that Ricardo was getting aggravated, I decided to conclude our conversation by scheduling our next meeting at the office as I was required to see him twice a

The case of Nancy Troy and her family is undoubtedly complex and will necessitate a clinician with the ability to evaluate and address multiple dimensions of Nancy Troy and her family 's lives. It will be critical for a social worker to assess the family structure, the impact of violence, trauma, mental illness, and substance abuse, and finally, cultural considerations in order to address all the needs and areas of improvement presented by the Troy family.

Angel Gonzalez was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping on ______________. As a result of these two crimes, Angel Gonzalez was sentenced to 40 years in prison. In this particular case, the victim informed the police that she had been abducted from her apartment and raped by two Hispanic males, and provided physical descriptions. When doing so, the victim’s boyfriend provided the police with a possible description of the offender’s vehicle.

On 04/21/2017 at 1636 hours, the complainant Miriam Salazar, arrived at the Bladensburg Police Station to report a fraud that occurred at T-Mobile 8427 Greenbelt Road Maryland 20710.

In the small city of Tangent, Oregon where there is an estimated population of 1,176, lies a murder case involving a Hispanic male identified as Jorge De La Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez’s body was found inside of Asher Finance offices located on 3502 Riverland Drive. The body was discovered by the Asher Finance cleaning crew around 4:47 am in front of the storage room door. Tangent authorities arrived on the scene at 5:00 am after being dispatched and they immediately measured the body temperature. Right before the authorities prepared to take the temperature of the body, the cleaning crew felt that it was important to let the authorities know that the building stays at a temperature of 68◦ F throughout the night. The body’s temperature was shown

The Sanchez family is a large family that is in need of social services. Each family member has their own needs that are influenced by their culture and environment. It’s important to understand a person or system, their environment, and how they interact; the following examines the