Assignment 1 (1 Page)
Defend whether you believe there is a healthcare crisis in the United Sates. Analyze how
the US health care system performs. Consider the fact that as technology advances, so
does the cost of health care. Evaluate the implications for this in terms of service
delivery for human services providers. Based on this evaluation discuss what you
believe are the challenges leaders will face in the managing of human resources in
human services organizations. Be sure to support your position with academic
references. (This issue has many political implications; please try to avoid party rhetoric
and political arguments). Explain your answer.
Assignment 2 (1 Page)
The stigmas associated with mental illness and substance abuse have created a barrier which prevents many people from receiving services.
1) How have recent national legislation or policy efforts helped or hurt the battle against these stigmas?
2) What can be done in the future from a national policy perspective to reduce these stigmas?
3) As a human services provider what could you do to ensure people needing services for mental illness and substance abuse had access to these services?
4) What unique needs do you believe these clients would have that you would consider as you plan services for them?
Assignment 3 (1 Page)
Sexually violent predators are among the most feared and the most ridiculed individuals
in our society. Some states have enacted legislation to allow civil commitment of
sexually violent predators once they have been released from prison. Discuss the pros
and cons of this legislation. Include in your discussion the implications for human
services providers.
Assignment 4 (1 Page)
All human services professionals are included under mandated reporting statutes.
Discuss both the positive consequences and the negative or unintended consequences of
mandated reporting of child abuse. Analyze the implication of mandated reporting in
delivering services to clients identifying challenges you would face in planning and
providing services for clients. Ensure you include the challenges you would face during
the interviewing phase of service provision.
