Current Social Problems
Current Social Problems
Address the following items in a 3-4 page paper: Describe a current social problem. How might this problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?
-How/when has this problem been identified historically, and what were the actions taken to address this concern?
-How have the groups affected by this concern changed over time?
-Describe the policy area related to this social problem.
-Is the policy identified by your group dictated by local, state, or federal statute—or a combination thereof?
-What are the different aspects of the policy?
-How long has the current policy been in place?
-Who supports and who opposes the policy?
-What changes/amendments have been made to the policy?
-Explain how this policy affects clients you might see in a clinical setting and why, as a clinical social worker, it would be important to advocate for change.