· Describe a current social problem. How might this problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?

Complete Part 1 of your Social Change Project.

Address the following items in a 3-4 page paper:

· Describe a current social problem. How might this problem be incongruent with social work values/ethics?

· How/when has this problem been identified historically, and what were the actions taken to address this concern?

· How have the groups affected by this concern changed over time?

· Describe the policy area related to this social problem.

· Is the policy identified by you dictated by local, state, or federal statute—or a combination thereof?

· What are the different aspects of the policy?

· How long has the current policy been in place?

· Who supports and who opposes the policy?

· What changes/amendments have been made to the policy?

· Explain how this policy affects clients you might see in a clinical setting and why, as a clinical social worker, it would be important to advocate for change