Homework

So far in the project, you have explored a social problem, selected a relevant federal policy, and analyzed the policy`s development and potential impacts. These homework have not only enabled you to demonstrate mastery of the course competencies, but have provided you with an initial experience with federal policy analysis, a valuable professional practice for your work as a social worker.

By successfully completing this homework, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAs and practice behaviors:

I. Competency I: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

1. Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences into practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

Related Homework Criteria:

a. Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, including addressing cultural values, privilege, and power in your analysis.

b. Analyze the federal policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population.

II. Competency II: Engage in Policy Practice

1. Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services.

Related Homework Criteria:

a. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness.

b. Draw conclusions about the continuing effectiveness of the policy.

III. Competency III: Engage in Policy Practice

1. Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

Related Homework Criteria:

a. Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to and including the development of the policy.

b. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives.

c. Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for advocacy and implementation.

Description

This homework is the final component of your course project. Part of this homework is a compilation of all previous homework, revised according to your instructor`s feedback. All the course homework will be combined to create a policy analysis report. The purpose of this homework is to analyze the extent to which your chosen federal policy addresses the social justice issue concerning your chosen population and to make recommendations.

Instructions

As noted above, use the revised work you have done in your Policy Selection and Background and Policy Analysis homework to develop a complete analysis. Additionally, this final submission includes recommendations you would make regarding future changes to the policy to improve its effectiveness in address the social justice issue for the chosen population.

For your final version, include:

Introduction

Body of Paper

Address the following, based on revising the homework you submitted previously:

I. Analyze the social justice issue and its connection to the chosen population, addressing cultural values, privilege, and power in your analysis.

II. Analyze the federal policy and its connection to the social justice problem and the targeted population.

III. Analyze the historical issues and context leading up to, and including, the development of the policy.

IV. Evaluate the effectiveness of the policy, including addressing issues with policy design, implementation practices, and external constraints that inhibit effectiveness.

V. Evaluate the feasibility of the policy from political, economic, and administrative perspectives.

Conclusion

I. Provide a brief summary of the current state of the policy`s implementation in regard to the chosen social justice issue and target population.

II. Draw conclusions based on your analysis about the continuing effectiveness of the policy. What have been the policy`s strengths and weaknesses, and how might these look going forward? Cite specific examples to support your analysis.

Recommendations

I. Provide recommendations to improve the policy or to replace it with alternative solutions, including a plan for how you will advocate for these changes. Should the policy be replaced, modified, or extended upon?

1. Justify your recommendations for new policies or revisions with a detailed rationale.

2. Describe how the new or revised policy for the chosen population will be implemented into policy planning and action.