Discussed the political context of the social policy development,

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Module 1: Module 1 – M1 Assignment 3

 

Dropbox AssignmentAssignment 3: Political Context of Social Policy

In this assignment, you will discuss the need to analyze the political environment when lobbying for social change, including identifying stakeholders and resources required in the policy development process. You will also prepare an analysis of the political environment surrounding a policy of your choice.

Tasks:

On the basis of the readings, create a 3- to 4-page paper responding to the following questions:

  • Why is it important to understand the political context in which a social policy issue is embedded? Similarly, why is it important to identify and involve stakeholders in the policy development process? Identify components of and resources required for the policy development cycle.
  • Research a social policy that is of interest to you. The policy can be one that has resulted in legislative action (such as the creation of new laws or regulations as a result of advocacy work), or it can be in the development cycle. Describe the political environment and considerations surrounding the issue. What is the objective of the policy? Who is the target audience (primary and secondary)? What impacts will it have, both positive and negative? Who are the stakeholders in the issue, and what are their stances on the policy?

Your final product should utilize a minimum of five resources from professional literature in your research. Professional literature may include the Argosy University online library; relevant textbooks; peer-reviewed journal articles; and websites created by professional organizations, agencies, or institutions (.edu, .org, or .gov).

Submission Details:

  • Save your paper in a Microsoft Word document named M1_A3_Lastname_Firstname.doc and by Wednesday, January 27, 2016, upload it to the M1 Assignment 3 Dropbox.
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Discussed the political context of the social policy development, stakeholders involved, and the policy development cycle. Included specific examples clearly illustrating each component.
30
Discussed an active social policy or one in development. Identified the political environment, including the political players involved; the main points of political debate on the policy; and the real or proposed objectives of the policy.
20
Discussed the positive and negative impacts of the policy on a specific group or groups of citizens whose problems it is designed to address. Discussed the positive and negative impacts of the policy on society in general.
20
Discussed the stances of stakeholders in the policy, including citizens, advocates or advocate groups, elected officials, and professional organizations.
20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
10
Total:
100
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Explain how environmental cues shape behavior and provide at least one example.

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My part of this team assignment is the intro and first bullet 450 words

  • Explain how environmental cues shape behavior and provide at least one example.

Prepare a 1,150- to 1,400-word paper in which you explore how human behavior can negatively and positively affect the environment. USE CRIME As a part of your paper be sure to address the following:

  • Explain how environmental cues shape behavior and provide at least one example.
  • Evaluate how behavior can be modified to support sustainability and how this can limit a negative impact on the environment.
  • Describe how social norms influence behavior and beliefs about the environment.
  • Identify at least two possible solutions that could successfully change behavior and habits in order to lessen negative environmental impact.

Include at least three references from peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Review the APA Ethics Code and reflect on the standards that apply to crisis response and intervention.

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Case Study #2

Dr. Eisenhower is a licensed clinical psychologist employed by a community mental health agency in western Massachusetts. While she is visiting relatives in Oklahoma, a tornado strikes the small town where she is staying, killing five and leaving dozens homeless. Many in the town are traumatized, overwhelming the town’s two physicians. Although she has no training in crisis intervention, she offers her services to the doctors. Happy to have the help, physicians provide Dr. Eisenhower with a small office in their clinic, where she provides psychological support to numbers of townspeople for several days until the emergency passes.

 

 

Most professional organizations have a set of ethical principles or guidelines that guide the conduct of a crisis worker. From the essential concept of “do no harm” to more involved practices, such as obtaining informed consent, the ethical considerations that you may take for granted in normal practice are often amplified in disasters, crises, or traumas.

Crisis workers must also be aware of legal issues that may arise in the event of a disaster, crisis, or trauma. For example, when responding to crises or traumas involving minors, crisis workers are bound by mandated reporting laws. Every country has such laws, requiring mental health professionals and school personnel (among others) to report crises and traumas such as child abuse, to state departments of children, youth, and families.

In this Assignment, you will explain ethical considerations and legal issues related to responding to a disaster, crisis, or trauma described in one of two case studies.

To prepare for this Assignment:write 2 pages

  • Review the APA Ethics Code and reflect on the standards that apply to crisis response and intervention.
  • Reflect on which APA ethical principles relate to crisis response and intervention.
  • Think about the ethical considerations and legal issues related to school violence.
  • Think about the ethical considerations and/or legal issues related to the case study you chose. Then, consider how you might address those considerations and/or issues as a crisis worker.

Discusses issues with assessments of addiction and substance abuse

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Clinical Assessment in Mental Health Centers Newspaper Article

 

DUE DATE: 03-27-16

 

Write a 1,050- to 1,225-word overview for the local newspaper centered on the value of clinical assessments in mental health centers and the responsibilities of clinicians in assessments.

 

Address the following assessment issues in your overview:

·Culturally informed assessments

·Assessments of addiction and substance abuse

·Custody evaluations

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

·         Discusses issues with culturally informed assessments

·         Discusses issues with assessments of addiction and substance abuse

 

Discusses issues with custody evaluations.