Posted: February 27th, 2023

Policy

Assignment Instructions: 5 pages

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Times New Roman, 12pt, double space 1-inch margins, APA format. There must be a separate page with references. 5 pages total of written work which includes an opening and closing paragraphs. Please insert in-text citations appropriately. A minimum of 5 references including all course and outside sources, within 5 years of 2023. American literature in social work.

· Sources: Read Bowen, E. A., & Murshid, N. S. (2016). 

Trauma-informed social policy: A conceptual framework for policy analysis and advocacy.

 
American Journal of Public Health, 106(2), 223–229.

· Crosbie, T., & Posard, M. N. (2016). 

Barriers to serve: Social policy and the transgendered military.

 
Journal of Sociology, 52(3), 569–585

· Katiuzhinsky, A., & Okech, D. (2014). 

Human rights, cultural practices, and state policies: Implications for global social work practice and policy.

 
International Journal of Social Welfare, 23(1), 80–88.

Review the previous assignment, Client Case Study, and consider how theory and professional practice assist in understanding a client or client system. You will develop a scholarly paper that shows application of your knowledge of a social policy, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the use of professional literature to best understand the problems or issues impacting your client or client system.

1.
Review concepts from the Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses (SWK5003 and SWK5005). Then:

a. Analyze one human behavior theory (for example, systems theory, psychodynamic theory, social learning theory) that can be applied in your work with the client or client system presented in the Unit 3 Client Case Study assignment. As part of your analysis:

b. Define the theory.

c. Research studies and literature to support selection, definition, description, use, and analysis of the theory.

d. Describe how the theory can assist with understanding the client and his or her problems and issues.

e. Apply the human behavior theory to work with the client or client system.

2.
Review Social Policy concepts used in the previous writing. Choose one social policy (national, state, or organizational) that impacts the client or client system.

f. Describe the policy.

g. Analyze the policy’s influence and impact on the client or client population, including social, economic, and environmental justice issues.

h. Explain how the policy addresses diversity and difference in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

i. Describe how empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills may be used to engage others in advocacy efforts for client systems through applying the social policy.

3.
Review the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.

j. Explain how you have applied the Code of Ethics in your work with the client or client system.

k. Explain how the Code of Ethics guided your decision making in your work with the client or client system.

l. Describe how you have applied the Code of Ethics in the practicum experience with professional staff, support staff, other clients, and in your community work as an intern.