Which statement is NOT advocated by the National Association of Social Workers' Standards for Cultural Competence?

• A. Developing the knowledge and skills necessary for interacting with diverse client groups
• B. Providing appropriate support for clients whose first language is not English
• C. Avoiding political or legal advocacy on behalf of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• D. Taking steps to increase diversity in the social work profession

Answer: (C)

Cultural competence in social work includes actively supporting clients through advocacy and efforts to address systemic barriers. The statement about avoiding political or legal advocacy on behalf of clients from diverse backgrounds goes against this stance. NASW standards emphasize social justice, challenging oppression, and working to change policies and practices that hinder marginalized groups.

The other ideas fit well with cultural competence: building the knowledge and skills to interact effectively with diverse client groups; providing language-appropriate support for clients whose first language isn’t English; and working to increase diversity within the social work profession to better reflect and serve the communities.