Discussion: Policy Proposals
Plummer, S.-B, Makris, S., Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year.Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader].
• "Working with Clients with Addictions: The Case of Jose" (pp. 65-68)
• "Working with the Aging: The Case of Iris" (pp. 68-69)
You meet Jose and Iris, two individuals who are in situations that require assistance and guidance from a professional social worker and policy advocate.
In this Discussion, create a policy proposal that will impact the situations faced by either Jose or Iris. Describe the trade-offs you used to develop your proposal.
To prepare: In your text, review "Trade-Offs: Systematically Comparing Policy Options in Step 3" in Chapter 8.
Post a brief summary of the policy proposal and its purpose that you created based on either Jose's or Iris's situation and the trade-offs you used to develop your proposal.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.