Policy Analysis Assignment

Policy Analysis Assignment

Policy Analysis Assignment 1: What Do You Care About? First, choose a social problem: Here are some characteristics to help you identify one. An issue moves from being perceived as a personal problem to a public problem. This change in perception is social and as such social problems are socially constructed. This means that what is seen as a social problem may change over time as our perceptions change. Having a child as a single mother is a good example. Not a social problem today. Elderly abuse is another – a newly minted social problem. Civil society, usually in role of government, is expected to do something about it, bringing public resources to bear Our response is often delegated to social welfare sector Go ahead – choose one! Find your passion. You can refer back to the PowerPoint under the “Assignments” section for some general ideas. You know you have identified a social problem when: [unique_solution]Your issue is seen as a problem that people think “we have to do something about this.” There is a sense that there should be some public intervention, usually in the form of a law or regulation Now, answer the following questions Why are you passionate about it? What human rights are violated? Check the Universal Declaration of Human Rights http://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/ Look at the NASW Code of Ethics. Is this policy consistent with that code of ethics and why. How extensive is the problem? Document this. How does the social welfare sector currently address the problem? Write a few sentences for each question. Keep it short and simple — try to keep it about to 500 words (1.5 pages double spaced text). Feel free to be creative and use media files, images, and documents that can enhance your text.