1.How would you describe the social work profession to someone who had limited knowledge of the field? What about your definition is most important for you to further develop during your time at Brown School? 2.Imagine a scenario in which you are leading a team. Your director instructs you to shift your team’s focus onto a new objective that some members of the team do not feel should take priority. How would you navigate the situation? 3.Our curriculum understands that all social workers must be prepared to solve complex problems. Our students learn to approach problem solving through an evidence-based and anti-oppressive framework, grounded in logic, research and culturally-informed approaches. Guided by this principle, please consider the following scenario. You work for your state's Department of Justice. You are familiar with research showing that 77% of previously incarcerated individuals return to prison within 3-5 years of release. You also know that previously incarcerated individuals with steady employment are far more likely to successfully integrate into society, with a success rate of 93%. You are interested in starting an employer incentive program as part of your state's reentry practice. Can you please name three types of professionals or community members you would include during the planning and development of this program? 4.Please share a time when you felt overwhelmed or frustrated at school or work. Describe how you handled the situation and its outcome. 5.10 years from now, how do you see yourself contributing to your community through your work?