Often, policymakers develop policies in response to a recent societal problem or event. Whereas some societal problems, such as homelessness, unemployment, and poverty, require long-term policy development and refinement, society sometimes demands immediate policy implementation in response to events or problems that proved dangerous for society at large. For example, the U.S. terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent terrorist threats heightened airport security and created item restrictions for airplane carry-on luggage. Over time, policymakers adjusted these policies as the danger appeared less imminent due to the development of other policies. What policies are you aware of that policymakers developed in response to a societal problem or event? Are those policies effective responses to the problems or events? If not, how might you change them in order to make them more effective?
For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Using reputable news and education sources, search for an event that led to the formation of a social policy. Then, consider what changes you might make to the policy that resulted from this event. Finally, think about the role of social work (as a profession and political lobby) in the formation of the policy.
By Day 3
Post a brief explanation of the event you selected that led to the formation of a social policy. Then, explain what changes you would make to the policy that resulted from this event and why. Finally, explain the role of social work (as a profession and political lobby) in the formation of the policy.
Support your post with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
By Day 5
Read a selection of your colleagues’ posts.
Respond to at least two colleagues with a description of whether you see social workers as being proactive or reactive in the policy arena. Describe what steps could be taken to enhance the influence of the social work profession in defining social problems and creating social policy. Provide two suggestions on how social workers can make the recommended changes to the policy that your colleague described.
Support your response with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
Return to this Discussion to read the responses to your initial post. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.
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Hate Crimes Prevention Act or well known as Matthew Shepard Act is an American Act of Congress that was passed on 22nd Oct 2009 and signed into law by former U.S president Barack Obama on 28th Oct 2009. The event that led to the development of this policy was the torture and murder of a 21-year old gay boy, Matthew Shepard, in 1998. Matthew had been lured away by two men, Russell Henderson, and Aaron McKinney from a local pub and taken away to a rural location. There, the two men pistol-whipped, tortured, tied to a fence, and left to Matthew to die. He was later found by a passerby 18 hrs later. The murder was believed to have been triggered by Matthew’s sexual orientation as gay. Later in 2011, former U.S president met his campaign promise to revoke Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT)….Please click the Paypal icon below to purchase full solution for only $5