You Begin a New Job at a Nonprofit Agency That

question 19

Multiple Choice

You begin a new job at a nonprofit agency that serves victims of domestic violence.The job training program for victims requires that participants end their relationship with the abuser before starting training.You disagree with this policy.Why might you be interested in the historical background for this policy?

• A)Social welfare policies involve many complex phenomena and factors.You will want to understand the reasons for the policy before challenging it.
• B)You might find an exception or loophole that will let you serve some clients despite agency policy.
• C)You can find someone to blame for the policy.
• D)You can collect information that will support an ethics complaint against a coworker.

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