ASSIGNMENT A-3

Value-Critical Approach

Analysis Model

Gil’s Model

Strengths and Weaknesses of Model

Critically evaluates all of the parts of the policy and how they fit together/Often conflict between legislators and practitioners who implement the program

Assesses if policy is rationally connected to meet the need.

looks for empirical evidence of policy goal accomplishment/Depends of subjective opinions

Observes overt and covert policy objectives analyze short- and long-range effects of the policy/unintended consequences will arise

Positives/Negatives of model regarding assessment of effectiveness in service delivery to client systems

Accommodate well with social work perspective. Focus on client empowerment /Highlight some facts and ignore others

(Target population)

considers logical considerations and knowledge of human behavior looks too policy strengths as building blocks for change/Doesn't provide for evaluation of policy specifics

(what’s Addressed & effective)

deals with nature scope and distribution of the issue/Some political groups may resist the policy. calls may outweigh the benefits

Addresses effectiveness in the evaluation of service to various client systems

Coping with racial, gender, and ethnic diversity

Focuses on basic need not just a particular group

(How problem fit into society & social work)

Focuses on basic and perceived needs of people no particular group

Addresses effectiveness in the evaluation of fair practice

Evaluates Accessibility, accountability and consumer participation in decision making for service delivery

Questions if policy addresses in equalities of oppressed people/sensitive to issues of social justice

(Revision to better serve)

looks at interaction between social occupational, and spatial differentiations

Discusses the benefits to agencies regarding program evaluation and provision of feedback and direction for service delivery

Mission/Goals/Objectives/ Benefits and service delivery: efficiency cost effectiveness tradeoffs/fits well the social work perspective

considers policy in the Contacts of social work values and encourages participation in program improvement

(Analysis the Policy’s Strength & weakness’ and overall cost)

Contribute to the development of ideas knowledge in technology and skills