Contemporary Social Policy

Task: Human services practitioners work across many domains of practice including direct work with individuals, groups and communities.

1. Critically examine the policy or policies that you consider impact upon a client group and suggest ways that policy could be changed to improve the life outcomes for those with whom you are working.

2. Develop a framework that you would adopt for influencing policy change that aligns with your professional values, standards and ethics.

Presentation: The document will be typed in a word document, 12 pt. Font, 1½ or Double spacing

Assessment criteria:

· Critical analysis of social policy

· Application of theory to practice

· Adherence to academic conventions of writing

(eg referencing; writing style)

· At least 8 references. Format APA 6th referencing.