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Assignment: (5-7 double-spaced pages, APA format). In addition to a minimum of eight scholarly references, which may include electronic government documents and reputable websites, your paper should include:

• A description of the current policy approach for addressing the social issue you selected

• A description of the current policy goals for addressing the social issue you selected

• A description of the population the current policy approach covers

• An explanation of the funding levels for the current policy approach and whether they are sufficient to address the issue

• An explanation of how this policy may affect at-risk, marginalized, underrepresented, overlooked, or oppressed populations. Identify a specific at-risk population.

• An analysis of whether or not the policy meets the needs of the population groups most affected by the policy.

• Recommendations for alternative policies that would address the gaps identified in the policy. Please be specific in recommendations.