Reading Finding Fish: A Memoir By Antwone Quenton Fisher

Prepare a 6-8 page typewritten paper after reading Finding Fish: a memoir by Antwone Quenton Fisher. You will be graded on the following points.

Paper should be double spaced, 1” margin and 12 pt. font. Spelling, grammar, and presentation are important and will be reflected in your grade. Cite at least three (3) references (in addition to class readings and handouts, at least one of which is from a professional journal) using the APA Style Manual, 5th ed. (6 points)

Identify and discuss the strengths in the Elkins, Fisher and Pickett families as well as the social welfare system that cared for Antwone. Discuss how the strengths did or could have protected Antwone and other family members. (10 points)

Discuss in detail 2 cultural aspects that might have influenced the strengths found in any of these families. (15 points)

Identify ALL the types of child maltreatment and/or family violence that occurred in the Elkins, Fisher and Pickett families. (4 points)

Considering Antwone’s placement with the Pickett family, identify the following:

Identify and discuss at least three indicators (physical or behavioral) for each type of maltreatment Antwone experienced. Remember, indicators are what you would see or observe in a child or adult victim that would cause you to suspect or believe they are maltreated. (10 points)

Identify and discuss at least three family dynamics that were present within the foster family. Remember, dynamics are situations in a family or parents’ background that would make it likely that maltreatment would occur. (10 points)

Identify and discuss at least three effects maltreatment had on Antwone’s development and discuss how the maltreatment impacted Antwone’s life choices. (10 points)

Discuss in detail 2 cultural practices that might have influenced the identified unsafe parenting practices found in the Pickett family. (15 points)

What conclusions do you draw from Antwone’s story and how would you have practiced culturally competent social work with this family? How will this story impact your professional practices? (20 points)