- Describe a current social problem and the vulnerable population it impacts.
- How/when has this problem been identified historically, and what were the actions taken to address this concern?
- How have the populations affected by the social problem changed over time?
- How might this social problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?
- Describe the next steps for how you will identify a policy.
Be sure to incorporate the sources you found related to your selected social problem using standard APA format.
Document: Resources for Policy and Advocacy Work (PDF) These websites will help you as you search for information regarding your selected social problem, policies, and policy alternatives throughout the course.
Jansson, B. S. (2018).?Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 2, “Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy” (pp. 31–68)
- Hoefer, R. (2015). Princess wants a dog park: Using theory and evidence to understand advocacy and improve policy practice education. Journal of Policy Practice, 14(3/4), 165–170. https://doi.org/10.1080/15588742.2015.1049066
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