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 …
Find a current event (e.g., story from a television show, news report, or social media, etc.) related to one of the topics below. · Mental health disorder (e.g., Autism, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety, PTSD, Schizophrenia, etc.). · Substance use disorder (e.g., alcohol, prescription medications, street drugs, etc.). In your discussion …
Define urbanization. Describe three pros and three cons for urbanization and include examples. Pick one form of urbanization and describe how that form of urbanization can impact an individual’s health status. Pick a health issue of your choice and describe how urbanization and vulnerable populations play a role in the prevalence of that health issue. …
What are the strategies to address illicit drug use among parents, whose children are in the care of child protective services?
You can get involved in the policy process as an actor outside of government. Name one policy area over which you would like to have influence. Why? What could you do to impact the policy formulation stage of the policy cycle?
Prepare a position paper on a controversial issue in the news. Explain how the controversial issue has been impacted by the advancement of technology in the media. Select one of the topics addressed in this class: Race in the media, body image, treatment of women in the workplace (including equal pay and online harassment), public …
Explain the steps you might take to incorporate policy advocacy in your practice and/or community based on insights, experiences, and/or opinions formed in this course.Explain how you think social workers can have a powerful and positive effect on policy to effect positive social change.Describe one advocacy goal you may pursue in the future.
There is a minimum of 140 characters required to post and earn points. If submitted, your response can be viewed by your classmates and instructor, and you can participate in the class discussion. Traditionally, foreign policy elites have faced only sporadic pressure from mass public opinion. Is the role of television and …
Do you think IGOs (International Governmental Organizations) like the UN should be responsible for preventing human rights violations, or should that be the role of individual countries? Read/listen/watch the Canvas article, podcast, and videos in this week’s module to explain your answer.
There is a minimum of 140 characters required to post and earn points. If submitted, your response can be viewed by your classmates and instructor, and you can participate in the class discussion. Given the distinction between zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, can you think of a current international situation that is …
