The social problem/issue

• Identify a social problem/issue you would like to address.
• Describe the context—historical and/or contemporary—of society’s perception and approach to this social problem/issue.
• What current research (including facts and statistics) supports the need to address the social problem/issue?

The policy

• Identify a specific policy that addresses the selected social problem/issue.
• Describe the historical context of the policy.
  • Briefly provide enough detail about the social, economic, and political circumstances that inspired action.
  • Include reputable references/resources to support current updates, implementation, and/or changes related to the policy.

The population and programs

• Identify the population served by the policy.
• What qualifies a client for inclusion in the policy?
• What successful or widely accepted programs have come out of the policy?

In practice

• What role(s) do social workers play in the success of the program?
• Does the policy work in practice as intended? Why or why not?
• Does the policy achieve its goals?    

Social change

• Does the policy contribute to social justice? How? If not, explain how or why it does not contribute to social justice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the policy.
• Explain how you would go about improving the policy.

Sources

• You must reference a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites.
• Your reference list should appear on a separate page, and it is not included in the 5- to 8-page requirement.

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