Social Needs assignments

REQUIREMENTS:

For this assignment, you will assess culture and subculture in your selected community. For instance, you may decide to select your neighborhood community. Some students may select the community here at GCU or another university campus.

Topic 1: Social Issues

POSSIBLE

ACTUAL

Described the target population and characteristics of the “Mock Community” population

2

Used the Risk and Protective Factors page on the SAMHSA website. Described the risk and protective factors in the “Mock Community” that might contribute to the social issues presented in the case study. (50-75 words)

5

What are the unique characteristics of the community in the case study? (30-50 words)

3

Described any resources available for the target population presented in the mock community. Explained whether or not there is a resource gap. (50-75 words)

5

Explained whether or not the community recognizes the social issues and the need for programs or resources that address these social issues. (50-75 words)

5

Assessing Your Selected Community

Described the selected social issue for the proposal. (20-30 words)

1

Selected the level of analysis used for the proposal:

• A client case study (micro level)

• Program proposal (macro level)

• Project proposal (mezzo level)

1

Explained which level selected and why. (30-40 words)

3

Described the target population/client affected by the selected social issue. (20-30 words)

2

Next, use the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to guide you in assessing your community.

Summarized the first step in the SAMHSA SPF (40-50 words).

5

How will you utilize this information when planning your proposal? (40-50 words)

5

Accessed and reviewed the county public health website. Reviewed existing prevention programs and resources that address the selected social issue. Listed possible prevention or evidence-based treatment strategies for target populations/clients dealing with the selected social issue. (30-50 words)

3

Explained the social issues their community deals with. Used the Risk and Protective Factors page on the SAMHSA website. Described what risk factors might be driving patterns and behaviors related to their community and the selected social issue. What are some of the protective factors that might reduce the effects of the risk factors? (100-150 words)

10

Accessed and read the “Community Profiles” article by Henderson et al. (2012). Explained how the authors used neighborhood profile data to conduct their community assessment. (150-200 words)

20

TOTAL

70 Points