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Social Policy Brief Outline: Defining the Scope of the Social Problem: The purpose of this element of the brief is to convince the target audience that a current and urgent problem exists which requires them to take action. The context and importance of the problem is both the introductory and first building block of the brief. As such, it usually includes the following: a description of the problem— what is the problem what is the definition of the social problem? what is the scope/extent of the problem? using statistics identify who the problem impacts, whether it disproportionately impacts one population, who defines it as a problem? what is the context of the problem? how long it has been a problem? what are underlying causes or factors related to the social problem? Include only the essential facts that a decision maker “needs to know” to understand the context of the problem. Assume that you have been hired to filter through reams of information on behalf of a busy and sleep-deprived person. Be clear, precise, and succinct Description Social Policy: The purpose of this section is to identify the policy/legislation that addresses the social problem. identify the policy or legislation or pending policy/legislation what are the policy objectives of the policy? who supports or opposes the policies? Implementation of Policy Options : What is/are the social programs/initiatives implemented or proposed to be implemented as a result of the social policy? Is/are the actual/proposed programs/initiatives effective? What are strengths/limitations of the proposed/actual policy program/initiative? Affected Populations: Which workers/working families will be touched by the policy and proposed initiatives? What might be the positive or unintended negative consequences of the policy? Intended/Actual Impact: What is/was the intended impact of the policy? How has it or will it affect workers/families? Who was or is supposed to be affected by the policy? How will or has the social problem change? If you chose an established policy, have there been unintended consequences Policy Summary: Briefly, summarize the social issue, the proposed legislation, and its actual or intended effects on workers and/or working families. End with a strong recommendation and why the policy is important to workplaces. References. A minimum of 10 references is expected to support your research. .

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Include only the essential facts that a decision maker “needs to
know” to understand the context of the problem. Assume that
you have been hired to filter through reams of information on
behalf of a busy and sleep-deprived person. Be clear, precise,
and succinct
Description Social Policy:
The purpose of this section is to identify the policy/legislation
that addresses the social problem.
identify the policy or legislation or pending policy/legislation
what are the policy objectives of the policy?
who supports or opposes the policies?
Implementation of Policy Options
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What is/are the social programs/initiatives implemented or
proposed to be implemented as a result of the social policy?
Is/are the actual/proposed programs/initiatives effective?
What are strengths/limitations of the proposed/actual policy
program/initiative?

Affected Populations:
Which workers/working families will be touched by the policy
and proposed initiatives?
What might be the positive or unintended negative
consequences of the policy?
Intended/Actual Impact:
What is/was the intended impact of the policy? How has it or
will it affect workers/families?
Who was or is supposed to be affected by the policy?
How will or has the social problem change?
If you chose an established policy, have there been unintended
consequences
Policy Summary:
Briefly, summarize the social issue, the proposed legislation,
and its actual or intended effects on workers and/or working
families. End with a strong recommendation and why the policy
is important to workplaces.
References.
A minimum of 10 references is expected to support your
research.

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CHAPTER 9 Political Analysis and Strategies Kathleen M. White 1 “The difficult can be done immediately, the impossible takes a little longer.” Unknown author, Army Corps of Engineers motto, World War II The knowledge and expertise of nurses regarding health and health care are critical to the political process and the development of health policy. However, the word politics often evokes negative emotions and many nurses may not feel inclined to get involved. Nonetheless, nurses have the skills to be active participants in the political arena for a number of reasons. First, nurses are skilled at assessment, and being engaged in the political process involves analysis of the relevant issues and their background and importance. Second, nurses understand people and, in order to understand an issue, it is critical to know who is affected and who is involved in trying to solve the problem. Finally, nurses are relationship builders and the political process involves the development of partnerships and networks to solve problems. As skilled communicators, nurses have the ability to work with other professionals, patients, families, and their communities to solve health care problems that affect their patients and the health care system. Nurses have much to offer in the political process and need to develop skills in political analysis and strategy to truly make a difference. What is Political Analysis? Political analysis is the process of examining an issue and understanding the key factors and people that might potentially influence a policy goal. It involves the analysis of government and organizations, both public and private; people and their behavior; and the social, political, historical, and economic factors surrounding the policy. It also includes the identification and development of strategies to attain or defeat a policy goal. Political analysis involves nine components. Identification of the Issue The first step in conducting a political analysis is to identify and describe the issue or problem. Identifying and framing the issue involves asking who, what, when, where, and how questions to gather sufficient information to lay the groundwork for developing an appropriate response to the issue. Start with what you know about the issue: • What is the issue? • Is it my issue and can I solve it? • When did the issue first occur, is it a new or old problem? • Is this the real issue, or merely a symptom of a larger one? • Does it need an immediate solution, or can it wait? • Is it likely to go away by itself? • Can I risk ignoring it? Beware of issue rhetoric (Bardach, 2012) that is either too narrowly defining an issue in a technical way, or defining the issue too broadly in a societal way. Decide what is missing from what you know about the issue and gather additional information: • Why does the problem exist? • Who is causing the problem? • Who is affected by the issue? • How significant is the issue? 81 • What additional information is needed ...

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Week 2: Social Policy and Advocacy Skills The focus of Week 2 is on policy advocacy skills and the impact of social policy on the practice of social work. You will identify an agency or organization, examine one of its policies, and describe that policy as well as the social problem it addresses. You will also work in small groups this week, discussing the responsibilities and obligations of the social worker to the community and society affected by social policy. Learning Objectives Students will: Analyze agency or organizational policy Apply policy advocacy skills Evaluate impact of policy on social work practice Generate Social Change Project ideas Learning Resources Required Readings SOCW 6361 Webliography These websites will be required throughout the semester. Become familiar with these websites, especially when doing research for your assignments. Jansson, B. S. (2018). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justic e. (8th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Series. Chapter 2, "Articulating Four Rationales for Participating in Policy Advocacy" (pp. 31-69) Chapter 3, "Obtaining Skills and Competencies for Policy Advocacy" (pp. 70–98) Martin, M. E. (2012). Philosophical and religious influences on social welfare policy in the United States: The ongoing effect of Reformed theology and social Darwinism on attitudes toward the poor and social welfare policy and practice. Journal of Social Work, 12 (1), 51–64. Moyes, J., & Quadagno, J. (2002). Political theories of the welfare state. Social Service Review, 76 (1), 34–57. Optional Resources MSW home page Use this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program. Discussion: Policies and Social Problems Why is it important for social workers to understand policy? When you think of policies, you may tend to think of the federal policies that support services such as Medicare and state policies that support education and welfare services. However, sometimes the policies that have the greatest impact on clients are the policies of agencies and organizations. Note : An "agency or organizational policy" is a policy. For example, it might be part of a county welfare agency that requires an administrator at a juvenile correction facility to report any individual that is an illegal immigrant that comes to that facility. In this Discussion, you will identify a policy at an agency or organization with which you are familiar. It can be a public agency, a for-profit human service provider, or a not-for-profit community agency. Describe the organization, the policy, and the social problem it addresses. By Day 3 Post the policy at an agency or organization with which you are familiar. Describe the organization, the policy, and the social problem it addresses. Be sure to support your post with specific references to this week's resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to pro ...

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