Social Problem and Evaluate an Existing Social Policy

Social Problem and Evaluate an Existing Social Policy

Discipline:
Other

Type of service:
Term Paper

Spacing:
Double spacing

Paper format:
APA

Number of pages:
10 pages

Number of sources:
10 sources

Paper details:

Final Assignment for Social Policy class
. A complete description of the assignment follows:

This assignment requires you to describe a social problem and evaluate an existing social policy designed to address the problem. Include the following:

1. Definition of the problem.
2. Extent of the problem.
3. Underlying causes and factors. Include at least two opposing views of what caused the problem.
4. Existing policy designed to address this problem.
5. Flaws in the existing policy. Why is it not working?
6. Changes in the policy consistent with social work values and policy positions.

Paper should be 10-12 pages excluding cover and reference page and should incorporate the scholarly literature of at least 5 non-assigned references from the professional literature. APA style is required. This assignment measures Competency 5: Engaging in Policy Practice.