Your original response to the Discussion topic should be at least 350 words and should reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned readings and activities. Use your words wisely so that the posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. The best practice is to include citations and a reference list.

Take time to review the responses of your classmates and respond specifically and substantially to at least two other students’ postings.

In Chapter 12, you were introduced to Jack Lawson from the Creek tribe with over 20 years of experience working with Native People. Jack shared a case of a young man, Joe, who struggled with alcoholism, substance abuse, anger, and destructive thoughts about being Native American. With the help of a program for drug and alcohol abuse that included interventions using the Native People’s traditions, this young man was able to turn his life around.

Using Joe’s scenario, he is placed in an environment that offers no specific services geared towards treating Native People.

Joe is a 25-year-old Native American. He has had a severe alcohol and drug problem since the age of 17. There is a history of alcoholism in his family. Although Joe is Native American, he has very little knowledge about his culture. He has negative views toward Native People as he sees them all as alcoholics and violent due to his upbringing. He is now facing jail time for his alcoholism and is at risk for losing his family and employment. He was court ordered to your alcohol and drug treatment program.

Please answer the following questions:

• What are some of the social problems that impact Native Americans and how will this influence your role of advocate and social change agent for Joe?
• Working with Joe, what steps will you take to advocate that his cultural needs and issues are properly addressed while receiving services? How can you help Joe with self advocacy?
• Since working with Joe, you have discovered there is a growing population of Native People in your community who are in need of help. As a Human Services Professional, identify ways you can promote change and advocacy in your community to help with addressing the needs of Native Americans including interventions focus on culture and traditions.

Read Chapter 2, pages 24–35, in your textbook Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services. In Chapter 2, pages 24–35, and NOHS Code of Ethics (located on their website), you will gain an understanding of professional ethical standards as related to cultural competency. You will read three journal articles that will shine a light on the importance of advocacy and social change in cross-cultural work.

Please read the following articles that can be found in the Library:

Lewis, J. A., Ratts, M. J., Paladino, D. A., & Toporek, R. L. (2011). Special justice counseling and advocacy: Developing new leadership roles and competencies. Journal for Social Action in Counseling and Psychology, 3(1), 5–16.

Reeler, D. (2015). Exploring the real work of social change. OD Practitioner, 47(1), 15–24.

Toporek, R. L., Lewis, J. A., & Crethar, H. C. (2009). Promoting systematic change through the ACA advocacy competencies. Journal of Counseling and Development, 87(3), 260–268.

Also, please review the following:

National Organization for Human Services. (2015). Ethical standards for human services professionals. Retrieved from http://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards-for-hs-professionals

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