Identify a social problem or at-risk population

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Assignment:

This paper will require you to:

Identify a social problem or at-risk population.
Discuss the history of the problem, the current scope of the problem, and issues involved in providing services.
Explain how a specific agency is addressing this issue.

As part of your research, you must contact an agency that provides services that address your chosen social problem/at-risk population.

During the interview, gather the following information:

Nature of their work
Job qualifications
Client population and target population
Method of service delivery (home visits, group therapy, office visits, etc.)
Funding source
Any other relevant information

The above information should be included in your paper. Still, the bulk of your paper will address the history of the problem, the current scope of the problem, and issues involved in providing human services.

You will present what you have learned about the population/problem you choose. Examples of appropriate issues/populations/practice settings:

Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, Mental Illness, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, AIDS/HIV, Foster Care, Adoptions, Victim Advocacy, Homelessness, Elderly, Mentally Ill Prisoners, Hospice, Persons with Disabilities, Adolescents, Immigrants, or other topics that are pre-approved by the instructor.

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