Discussion:
Write a 1,500- to 2,000-word paper discussing the influence of the social and political environment on advocacy efforts in relation to the delivery of Human Service. Address the following:
1 Research an issue in your local community or state where advocacy efforts impacted the social and political climate. Examples could include:
childhood obesity,
gun violence (as it relates to human services),
opiate abuse and other prescription drug addictions,
immigration,
women's health,
youth diversion programs,
unemployment.
2 Analyze the social and political climate in which your issue has existed and how advocacy has influenced Human Service programming or delivery changes in the last 10 years.
3 Identify the advocates and stakeholders and assess how their roles influence the advocacy process.
4 Elaborate on how advocacy efforts have influenced current attitudes and policies towards issues that affect human services.
5 Profile how advocacy efforts have evolved and changed over time to influence the interaction of human systems.
6 Evaluate the outcomes of the advocacy work and the impact on the access to services and community resources.