Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate

Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate
$221.95
  • HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. This text presents a hands-on framework designed to help students become effective policy advocates. The framework identifies recurring policy tasks, policy advocacy skills, and an array of policy competencies that allow policy advocates to put their skills into action.
  • SOCIAL WORK IN ACTION. Policy Advocacy Challenges illustrate how social workers from around the country have used policy-advocacy skills and competencies to achieve policy reforms in agency, community and legislative settings. Some examples integrate video footage, websites, and/or Internet-based exercises, bringing the challenges to life and providing visual and hands-on inspiration for students.
  • REALISTIC EXAMPLES. Case examples in every chapter show how social workers have obtained reforms in legislative and governmental settings, giving students a glimpse of what they can hope to accomplish in their own careers.
  • RESOURCES ON THE WEB. Websites are listed to help guide students toward allies in the field and provide information about specific issues.
  • REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE. Coverage has been updated to include recent topics in the news such as the 2008 election and the economic turmoil in the United States and abroad and how these issues affect policy practice. Additionally, coverage of post-hurricane New Orleans and homelessness in Los Angeles has been updated to reflect recent developments in those areas.
    • No properties for this product.

    Related Products

    14k Yellow Gold and White AA-Grade Akoya Cultured Pearl (8.5-9 mm) Pendant Necklace, 18
    14k Yellow Gold and White AA-Grade Akoya Cultured Pearl (8.5-9 mm) Pendant Necklace, 18"

    Brand: Amazon Curated Collection

  • A solitary pearl pendant dangling from a delicate rope chain makes this necklace a lovely, understated finish to a look.
  • The natural properties and process of pearl formation define the unique beauty of each pearl. The image may show slight differences in texture, color, size, and shape.
  • Carved rings are naturally occurring imperfections that result from the pearl rotating inside the mollusk as it is growing. They define the unique beauty of each ...
    • 315.00$
    See More
    3-D Kitchen Whisk Whipper 925 Sterling Silver and Enamel Traditional Charm or Pendant
    3-D Kitchen Whisk Whipper 925 Sterling Silver and Enamel Traditional Charm or Pendant

    Brand: Heirloom Charms

    28.00$
    See More
    Energizer Hard Case Professional LED Hand Held Spotlight, Black/Gray
    Energizer Hard Case Professional LED Hand Held Spotlight, Black/Gray

    Brand: HCP

  • Powerful LED hand-held spotlight packed with four Energizer MAX C batteries
  • LED provides 80 lumens of bright white light
  • Impact resistant ABS plastic frames with steel sides and shock absorbing rubber overmolds
  • Rugged shatterproof lens survives 15-foot drop
  • 12 hours of run time
    • 39.99$
    See More
    Sterling Silver 6mm Square-Cut Green Amethyst Pendant Necklace
    Sterling Silver 6mm Square-Cut Green Amethyst Pendant Necklace

    Brand: Amazon Curated Collection

  • Gemstones may have been treated to improve their appearance or durability and may require special care.
  • The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture
  • Imported
    • 40.00$
    See More
    No comments.
    Only logged user can submit comment. Please Login or Register