Walden University Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy Poverty Paper
In this assignment, you identify and describe a current social problem. You also identify a policy created and implemented to address the problem. This is the first part of your Social Change Project final assignment.
By Day 7
Complete Part 1 of your Social Change Project.
Address the following items in a 3-4 page paper:
- Describe a current social problem. How might this problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?
- How/when has this problem been identified historically, and what were the actions taken to address this concern?
- How have the groups affected by this concern changed over time?
- Describe the policy area related to this social problem.
- Is the policy identified by you dictated by local, state, or federal statute—or a combination thereof?
- What are the different aspects of the policy?
- How long has the current policy been in place?
- Who supports and who opposes the policy?
- What changes/amendments have been made to the policy?
- Explain how this policy affects clients you might see in a clinical setting and why, as a clinical social worker, it would be important to advocate for change.
- Make sure that your assertions are supported by appropriate research and reputable resources.
