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Part 1) Select ONE among the following groups:

• Vulnerable mothers and children
• Abused individuals
• Chronically ill and disabled people
• People diagnosed with HIV/AID
• People diagnosed with mental conditions
• Suicide- and homicide-liable people
• People affected by alcohol and substance abuse
• Indigent and homeless people
• Immigrants and refugees
• Groups for special consideration (you may propose a different vulnerable population at the consent of the instructor)

Part 2) Write a three-page paper that covers the following 4 questions:

1) Discuss the impact that at least two of the factors below have on the vulnerability of your chosen group:

i. Age

ii. Gender

iii. Culture/Ethnicity

iv. Income

2) Analyze the intersection of social, political, and economic factors affecting vulnerability (must address all three factors).

3) Draft the design of a new model program, not currently existent within your community. Provide a two- to- three paragraph statement that introduces your proposed community program. This section is tentative and might change as you conduct more research. At a minimum, however, items to address should include:

4) An explanation of the issues and risk factors experienced by the selected population.

5) An evaluation of the health needs of the group and a proposed continuum of care level (preventive, treatment, or long-term care) based on the group's issues, risk factors, and needs. Justify the proposed level with supportive research/evidence.

6) A description of one to two proposed services your program will include.