Chapter 13. Communities At-Risk and Housing

> 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.