Discussion Post
Select at least five sources to support your advocacy proposal. The sources may be related to specific consequences of the social problem, issues related to the policy, or steps for advocacy.
Submit 2 to 3 pages proposal that addresses the following:
1) Provide a brief synopsis of the social problem you selected.
2) Provide a brief synopsis of the policy you selected.
3) Explain your selection of a policy-why, as a policy advocate, did you select this specific policy to promote change regarding the social problem?
4) Identify the person or group who enacted the policy and explain their motivation or reason for advocating for this policy. How does the reason differ from your own advocacy and change goals?
5) Describe the ways in which the policy impacts the populations and discuss the consequences-intended and unintended.
6) 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.
7) Describe your initial work to change the policy (i.e., plan for social advocacy).
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.