Reference no: EM133795360
Assignment:
The social problem/issue
- Identify a social problem/issue you would like to address. How African Americans perceive mental health and increasing access to mental health services for those living in inner cities such as Detroit.
- 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 the 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.
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