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worker at a local agency, your social work practice may lead to
networking with practitioners and advocates working with policies at multiple
levels that affect a specific population. For example, social workers who have
experience serving specific populations may also be asked to serve as subject
matter experts in the delivery of social services to these
groups. Agencies and organizations regularly create and maintain toolkits to
share on their websites with the public that serve to improve policies related
to social justice and access to social services for specific populations.
For this assessment, you
will continue to work with the example population you selected for your Wk 3
Summative Assessment: Generalist Practice Presentation ”Advocating for African American Adults Living
with Disabilities”.
Assessment
Deliverable
Develop a 1,050 word
toolkit that serves as a resource guide for social work practitioners and
community members as if you were a social worker at an agency that hosts a
website advocating for the social justice needs of the selected
population. Include the following
information supported by evidence from your research:
- Introduction to
[Social Justice Issue for Population]: Summarize the
characteristics of the selected population and the relevant social
justice issues they face. Give at least 2 examples of inequities
experienced by this population and justify the need for a resource
toolkit for advocates. Define at least 1 key term relevant to social
justice issues for this population that advocates should know when
promoting social services. - Social Welfare
Policy Analysis: Summarize 2 existing
social welfare policies that have attempted to advance social justice and
equality for this population. Explain at least 2 policy priorities that
should be legislated to advance equality, rights, and inclusion of this
population. Explain how these policy priorities can enhance access to and
delivery of social services. - Social Justice and
Service Delivery: Explain at least 2
strategies that social workers can use when supporting clients from this
population to promote empowerment and address power imbalances in the
working relationship. Explain at least 2 strategies that can be used to
address microaggressions and build rapport when working with this
population to improve the efficacy of service delivery. - Service Delivery
Resources: List links to public and private resources that
your audience can reference and explain how each resource supports the
delivery of social services to the target population in your area. Ensure
the list of resources includes:
- At least 2 local
nonprofit organizations operating within your community, such as human
service organizations, local coalitions, or advocacy groups - At least 2 national
organizations that work to address the social justice needs of the
population - At least 2 videos or
infographics introducing the target social justice issue(s) that show an
overview of the social injustices experienced by this population
Cite the textbook and at
least 2 scholarly sources in sections 1–3 of your toolkit. Include citations
for the resources listed in section 4. Format citations according to APA
guidelines.
Format your toolkit as a
website, resource guide, or newsletter that an agency could put on their
website. Use the same headings listed above to organize and label the sections
of your toolkit for easy reference. You may use Microsoft Word or Publisher, Canva,
or another tool approved by faculty to compile your toolkit.