The chapter emphasizes the critical roles that social workers play in macro practice, including advocacy, community organizing, policy development, and program planning. Considering these roles, what are some key skills and competencies that social workers must develop to be effective in macro practice? Provide examples from the chapter and the NASW Code of Ethics, that illustrate how these skills and competencies are applied in real-world scenarios.
Reference: Netting, F., Kettner, P., McMurtry, S., & Thomas, M. (2023). Social work macro practice (7th ed.). Pearson Publishing, Inc. ISBN-13:9780135868386