Learning Objectives

Review the learning objectives to reinforce the most important material.

After reading this chapter, you should be able to

  1.  Define the terms person-in-environment perspective and ecological social welfare and practice.
  2.  Describe how environmental sustainability is linked to social work practice.
  3.  List various factors associated with misuse of the environment.
  4.  Apply the dynamic advocacy model to issues related to the environment.
  5.  Identify and describe the role of social workers in addressing environmental issues.