GCU Policy Advocacy and Society Implications Discussion

8. Policy Advocacy In Practice: Creating An Action Plan For Change

Develop a policy change advocacy brief with associated action plan to advance social justice. [EPAS 3, 5]

Describe the purpose and potential benefits of formative and summative evaluation study or set of studies focused.

Advocate for human rights and social justice at individual and system levels. [EPAS 3]

Questions 1

At the end of this program, you will be taking an exam for certification. It is important that you continually prepare for the ASWB exam throughout your coursework. Refer to the ASWB exam materials often to ensure you are prepared by the time you complete this program. One of the components of the exam addresses the relationship between policy and program evaluation approaches. Address the following prompts to investigate this aspect of social work:

Describe the relationship between policy and program evaluation approaches such as needs assessment, formative and summative evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, and outcome assessment.

Questions 2

What strategies and techniques can social workers use to inform and influence organizational and social policy? What are advantages and disadvantages of various policy change strategies and techniques?

Questions 3

Benchmark – Policy Brief

Use the attached “Topic 8 Benchmark Assignment” document to complete this assignment.

Refer to Social Work Disposition #12: Standard: Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society when completing the Propose Policy Change section of your Policy Brief.