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Social Work Policy :silhouette: - Coggle Diagram
Social Work Policy :silhouette:
Role in Social Work:
Framework for practice and decision-making.
Ethical and legal guidelines
Define Policy
A collective strategy toward solving a social problem
Define Social Problems
We define social problems based on social concepts
Eight sectors of SW policy practice
Child and Youth, Mental Health, Gerontological, Health, Education and Job Preparedness, Criminal Justice System, Safety Net (poverty) and Global Arena (immigration).
Vulnerable Populations
Children, Seniors, Women, BIPOC, Low-Income, LGBTQ+and People With Disabilities
Areas of Impact
Child Welfare policies, Healthcare policies, Mental Health policies, Substance Use policies, Poverty and Welfare policies
Development and Implementation
Legislative processes, Government agencies, and Advocacy and Lobbying
Ethical Considerations
NASW Code of Ethics, Confidentiality and privacy and Informed consent
Social Justice
Promoting equity and equality, Advocating for marginalized populations, Fighting discrimination and oppression
Impact on Clients
Access to services, Protection of rights, Quality of care
Historical Significance
Progressive era reforms, Civil rights movement, LGBTQ+ rights movement
Challenges
Changing political landscapes, Budget constraints, Balancing individual and societal needs
Research and Evaluation
Evidence-based policy development, Assessing policy effectiveness
Micro, Mezzo, Marco Levels
Policies impacting individuals, groups, and communities
Advocacy Skills
Lobbying for policy change, Grassroots organizing
Future Trends
Aging population policies, Mental health reform, and Technology and telehealth policies
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Collaboration with healthcare, education, legal systems, etc. Coordinated care models