PART I: SOCIAL PROBLEM & POLICY IDENTIFICATION (1-page maximum)
(i.e. Problem- Immigration, Policy- Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA))
Social Policy Description (You will need to research the information to gather the required data)
Provide the title of the policy to be analyzed and the year in which it was passed.
What is the social problem that this policy addresses?
What is the scope of the problem (i.e. approximately how many people are affected by it? Cite your source)
Discuss the purpose(s) of the policy.
Staple the first page of the policy bill to this description.
PART II: SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS (2-3 pages)
*NOTE: Keep in mind that in this section you are discussing the social policy, not the problem.
Policy Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
In your own words, describe the stated goals, objectives and anticipated outcomes of the policy.
Resources
What resources (e.g. funding, services, training), if any, does the policy provide to address the social problem?
If the policy does not provide funding or other resources, state this and explain why this may be the case.
Also, explain how the policy can address the social problem without funds for services, training or education.
Targeted Population
Describe AND Discuss which populations are covered by the policy.
PART III: SOCIAL WORK VALUES (1 page)
Evaluation of Social Policy
Identify 4-5 basic social work values that fit with the policy goals (i.e., social and economic justice, self-determination, civil rights, client rights, self-realization, empowerment, etc.).
Discuss how these identified social work values fit with the policy goals [e.g. This policy fits with the empowerment perspective in that it.continue]
PART IV: CONCLUSION (1 page)
In 4-5 sentences, provide a summary of the paper (i.e. what was the goal of the paper, how did you meet that goal, what did you learn about the policy?).
What are your thoughts and opinions regarding the successes and/or challenges with this policy?
This assignment aligns with student learning outcomes 1-7; Mercy Gen Ed: Critical Thinking, Critical Reading and Information literacy
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