Learning Objectives

Review the learning objectives to reinforce the most important material.

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

  1.  Describe the relevance of community practice in social work.
  2.  Explain what puts communities at risk.
  3.  List the major forms of housing.
  4.  Define major considerations for a person buying a home or renting an apartment.
  5.  Explain the link between poverty and segregation and their effect on communities.
  6.  Describe social work advocacy with housing and communities at risk.