BSW Policy Assignment

Policy Analysis Assignment

This assignment requires you to identify a social problem, select a policy that addresses that particular social problem, and thoroughly analyze the policy.

Your final product should be a 5-7 pages double spaced APA' formatted paper that addresses each of the questions below. If you do not think a question applies, please explain why.

You are encouraged to thoroughly research your chosen policy and to cite sources as appropriate. You will need to cite at least 6 reputable sources.

Part One: Identification and Description of the Social Problem

I. Identify a social problem that you would like to focus on and address the following points.

• Describe the problem you have chosen in a sentence or two.

• Why do you think this it is a social problem?

Part Two: Identification and Description of a Policy that Addresses the Social Problem

1. What is the title of the policy?

2. What is the legislative history of the policy?

• When did the policy originate and how (law, court decision, executive order, etc.)?

• How has the original policy changed over time (if at all)?

3. Describe the policy including as relevant:

• How is the policy intended to work?

• How will it address the social problem it was intended to address?

• What types of resources or opportunities is the policy expected to provide (cash, job training, in-kind services and so on)?

• Who will be covered by the policy and what are the criteria for inclusion?

4. Who will administer the policy - i.e. what is the role of the private sector as well as local, state and federal governments in the development and implementation of the policy?

Who has responsibility for overseeing, evaluating and coordinating the policy?

• Is there an evaluation process present?

Part Three: Analysis of the Policy