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A policy is a law or regulation set forth by the government to express people's rights. Although social policies typically trickle down to the local level, agencies have their policies set forth. Social policies can be specific and broken down in groups reflecting the area in which it represents ("A guide to international refugee protection and building state asylum systems: Handbook for Parliamentarians No. 27, 2017 - World", 2021

Here are some of the highlighted categories are as follow:

"Policies of social and financial support, policies of protection, policies of rehabilitation and remediation, policies of prevention, and policies of punishment and correction" (2017).

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island aims to empower refugees and immigrants in the community by giving essential programs and services for legal aid and representation for citizenship and immigration, settlement of refugees, and education. Their organization policy includes and is not limited to a non-discrimination policy that is geared towards ensuring that it does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations ("Who we are – Dorcas International Institute of R.I.," 2021). These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. In addition, the institute is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Part of their organization policy is to take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in our services, activities, programs, and other benefits. They provide client-centered services, advocacy, and opportunities based on their expertise in family literacy and adult education, employment services, refugee resettlement, translating and interpreting, and U.S. citizenship and immigration services (Who we are – Dorcas International Institute of R.I.," 2021). They are committed to building on the diversity and strength of the people they serve as an investment in a stronger and more connected community.

Reference

Who we are – Dorcas International Institute of R.I. Diiri.org. (2021). Retrieved 29 June 2021, from https://diiri.org/about/.

A guide to international refugee protection and building state asylum systems: Handbook for Parliamentarians No. 27, 2017 - World. (2021). Retrieved 29 June 2021, from https://reliefweb.int/report/world/guide-international-refugee-protection-and-building-state-asylum-systems-handbook