Policy Analysis Assignment

A) Introduction (2-3 sentences) of what you are going to discuss and why (5 points)

B) Issue/ Problem overview
Identify a social issue/problem
How many are affected? What specific groups are impacted?
What are the effects of the problem/issue?
What is the present perspective on this problem?

C) History of social issue/problem
What is the history of this particular problem? When was it first identified? How has it been viewed historically?
What specific human rights are impacted by this problem?
Discuss the values and interests (economic, political, cultural) that have influenced the perception of the problem
How have these perspectives changed and what might have caused these changes?
What groups have been influential in the response to the problem?
How has social work responded to the problem?

D) Policy Dealing with Issue
What are the goals of the policy with regards to this problem?
How does the present policy view eligibility? What benefits are offered? Are benefits sufficient to meet needs?
What gaps do you see in the current policy?
How does the policy respond to the oppression of specific groups?
Are there any unintended consequences of the policy?

E) Outcomes/impact of policy
What have been the outcomes?
How does the policy relate to human rights….is it supportive or unsupportive? Explain your view.
How is the policy funded? Are funds sufficient to make it effective?
Overall, how effective is the policy in solving the specific social problem?