Social Workers and Policymaking

Assessment Description

Explain how social workers can be engaged in policymaking to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and families. How could various social work theories, perspectives, or frameworks be used to inform policymaking?

This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standards:

2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

5: Engage in Policy Practice

Assessment Description

What ideas do you have for using a social justice approach within the context of social policymaking, social policy implementation, and social policy research/evaluation? Note how you plan to use a social justice approach in your work as a social work professional.  

This discussion question is informed by the following EPAS Standards:

3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

5: Engage in Policy Practice