SOC.POL_Researching the Social Problem of Recidivism

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For this Assignment, review this week’s resources. Reflect on the issue of recidivism... Consider the research evidence on possible causes or explanations for that problem. Then, think about the theoretical explanations and approaches scholars and policy analysts used to discuss this issue and what policies have resulted from these discussions. Consider whether these policies are effective in resolving the problem.

REFERENCES/ LEARNING RESOURCES

• Popple, P. R., & Leighninger, L. (2015). The policy-based profession: An introduction to social welfare policy analysis for social workers.(6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
  • Chapter 7, “Aging: Social Security as an Entitlement” (pp. 139-163)
• NASW. (2009). Social work speaks. Washington, DC: NASW Press.
  • Long-term Care (pp. 223–228)
• U.S. Social Security Administration. (n.d.). Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://www.ssa.gov/
• Congressional Budget Office. (2010). Social Security policy options. Retrieved from http://www.cbo.gov/publication/21547

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