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Book: Social Policy and Social Programs
- Read Chapter 2, “An Overview of Social Policy Analysis: A Critical Value Approach,” pages 29–39
Assignment Overview
According to Chambers and Bonk (2013), social policies and programs are meant to serve categories or groups of people rather than individuals. Social workers must keep in mind the needs of the client or consumer while also considering the community context or the social environment. Public policies and programs may serve groups of individuals or communities, but it is inevitable that some individuals’ needs cannot be met on occasion. Given this reality, social workers may need to seek solutions for their clients outside of the existing program or policy structure. This requires knowledge of the current program or policy status, the ability to assess the programs’ and policies’ effectiveness, and inspire resourcefulness to steer clients in the right direction (Chambers & Bonk, 2013).
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:
- Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
- C1.GP.B: Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.
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- 1. Describe personal experience with policy and program planning and evaluation.
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- C1.GP.B: Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations.
- Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
- C3.GP.A: Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels.
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- 3. Explain specific discriminatory issues in a given policy or program.
- Related Assignment Criteria:
- C3.GP.A: Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels.
- Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice.
- C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
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- 4. Address identified discriminatory issues to advocate for policies that advance social well-being.
- Related Assignment Criteria:
- C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
