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Assignment:

How to address the societal issue of domestic violence in the state of Tennessee, considering its impact on the population of children and families.

Part 1:

Message to your political representative(s). Address the following in your message:

• Use the appropriate structure for the delivery format (letter or email).
• Introduce yourself and your intent or request.
• Describe the social problem and impacts of the policy in question.
• Use facts, stories, or other details to appeal to the representative(s) and connect the policy work to their district or state.
• Provide a call to action-inspire your representative(s) to rise to this occasion.

Part 2:

Submit a reflection of your process for writing a message to your political representative(s). Address the following in your short reflection:

• Describe the experience of sending the message-either via letter or email-to your representative(s). How did it feel to formally advocate on behalf of a policy to alleviate a social problem you have thoroughly reviewed?
• Did you correspond a letter or an email? Explain your reasoning.
• Describe how you constructed the letter. Use the Council on Social Work Education and American Psychological Association resources from the Learning Resources this week to support your choices.
• Explain how you used your advocacy skills in your communication.
• What are your next steps as an advocate?