Problem 1: Provide a brief synopsis of food insecurity.
- How did your experiences as a social work professional and your own goals for advocacy inform your selection of a social problem?
- How did your knowledge of, or prior experiences with, the social problem inform your policy analyses?
- What did you learn through each step, including your selection of a social problem, identification of a policy, proposal for advocacy, and recommendation for a policy alternative?
Problem 2: Reflecting on your experience, identify 2-3 opportunities for growth. What would you do differently based on your recent learning?
- For example, you might select a different policy alternative that would be better received by elected officials (or other decision makers in a position of power). Or you might use different strategies when speaking in front of a group to advocate for change.
Problem 3: Explain how policy relates to direct practice.
Problem 4: Describe how you will apply advocacy skills as a social worker.