Policy Selection and Background

Assignment Overview

Government policy impacts social justice problems. Some policies  may create social justice problems just as they attempt to correct them.  In order to successfully address social justice problems, social  workers must have the knowledge and skills to locate, access, analyze,  and interpret public policy.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and general practices:

• Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice      
  • C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and  federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to  social service.        
    • Related Assignment Criteria:          
      • 1. Describe the purpose of a currently enacted federal  policy that addresses the social justice problem for a chosen  population, using scholarly literature for support.
      • 3. Describe how the policy connects to the chosen social justice problem, using scholarly literature for support.
      • 4. Describe the historical issues and context that led to  the creation of the social problem and policy development, including  details about voting outcomes and legislative leaders, using scholarly  literature for support.
• Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice      
  • C5.GP.B: Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services        
    • Related Assignment Criteria:          
      • 2. Describe the programs and services provided through the policy, using scholarly literature for support.
      • 5. Describe the impact of the historical influences on the implementation of the policy, using scholarly literature for support.