Community Issues

Community Issues Paper

Research a community issue of your choice in which advocacy efforts were executed.

Write a 1,500- word paper discussing the impact of the advocacy efforts in relation to the social and political climate. Address the following:

•   Choose an issue in your community that was affected by the social and political climate.

•   Examples include childhood obesity, food deserts, radon exposure, school performance, truancy, addiction, and the legalization of drugs.

•   Describe how the social and political climate regarding that issue has changed in the last 10 years.

•   Describe how advocacy efforts have influenced current attitudes and policies.

•   Identify the stakeholders and their roles in the advocacy process.

•   Discuss how advocacy efforts have evolved and changed based on an understanding of the interaction of human systems.

Cite at least two peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.