Discussion Post: Policy Analysis and Application
According to the NASW Code of Ethics section 6.04 (NASW, 2008), social workers are ethically bound to work for policies that support the healthy development of individuals, guarantee equal access to services, and promote social and economic justice.
For this Discussion, review this week's resources, including Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Trauma: The Case of Rita and "The Johnson Family". Consider what change you might make to the policies that affect the client in the case you chose. Finally, think about how you might evaluate the success of the policy changes.
a) Writre an explanation of one change you might make to the policies that affect the client in the case. Be sure to reference the case you selected in your post.
b) Explain how you might evaluate the success of the policy changes.
c) Explaining the various costs you think will be associated with their suggested policy changes.
d) Explain whether a consideration of cost when adopting a policy or program contradicts the social workers' code of ethics.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.