1. Assignment 2: Policy Identification
Assignment 2: Policy IdentificationAssignment 2: Policy IdentificationAccording to the
Council on Social Work Education, Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice:Social workers
understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are
mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels. Social
workers understand the history and current structures of social policies and services, the
role of policy in service delivery, and the role of practice in policy development. Social
workers understand their role in policy development and implementation within their
practice settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels and they actively engage in policy
practice to effect change within those settings. Social workers recognize and understand the
historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences
that affect social policy. They are also knowledgeable about policy formulation, analysis,
implementation, and evaluation. Social workers:Identify social policy at the local, state, and
federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services;Assess
how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social
services;Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance
human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.This assignment is intended
to help students demonstrate the behavioral components of this competency in their field
education.To prepare: Working with your field instructor, identify, evaluate, and discuss
policies established by the local, state, and federal government (within the last five years)
that affect the day to day operations of the field placement agency.The Assignment (1-2
pages):Describe the policies and their impact on the field agency.
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work intern, and the agency can advocate for policies pertaining to advancing social justice
for the agency and the clients it serves.Note: You are expected to present and discuss this
assignment with your agency Field Instructor. Your field instructor will be evaluating your
ability to demonstrate this competency in their field evaluation. In addition, you will submit
this assignment for classroom credit. The Field Liaison will grade the assignment
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2: Policy Identification
