Reference no: EM133231972

Question: The social problem/issue

Identify homelessness a social problem/issue you would like to address.

Describe the context-historical and/or contemporary-of society's perception and approach to this social problem/issue.

What current research (including facts and statistics) supports the need to address the social problem/issue?

The policy

Identify a specific policy that addresses homelessness as a selected social problem/issue.

Describe the historical context of the policy.

Briefly provide enough detail about the social, economic, and political circumstances that inspired action.

Include reputable references/resources to support current updates, implementation, and/or changes related to the policy.

The population and programs

Identify the population served by the policy.
What qualifies a client for inclusion in the policy?
What successful or widely accepted programs have come out of the policy?

In practice

What role(s) do social workers play in the success of the program?
Does the policy work in practice as intended? Why or why not?
Does the policy achieve its goals?

Social change

Does the policy contribute to social justice? How? If not, explain how or why it does not contribute to social justice.
Identify opportunities for improvement in the policy.
Explain how you would go about improving the policy.

Sources

You must reference a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites.