Assignment: Identification of a Social Problem and Identification of a Policy
Address the following items in a 3 page paper:
1. Describe a current social problem.(PRISONER'S RIGHTS ADVOCACY) How might this problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?
2. How/when has this problem been identified historically, and what were the actions taken to address this concern?
3. How have the groups affected by this concern changed over time?
4. Describe the policy area related to this social problem.
5. Is the policy identified by your group dictated by local, state, or federal statute-or a combination thereof?
6. What are the different aspects of the policy?
7. How long has the current policy been in place?
8. Who supports and who opposes the policy?
9. What changes/amendments have been made to the policy?
10. Explain how this policy affects clients you might see in a clinical setting and why, as a clinical social worker, it would be important to advocate for change.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.