Child Maltreatment Discussion

Assignment (5 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.