Social Policy And Direct Practice: Why We Must Care

250 words

• Readings
  Use the Capella Library to complete the following:
• Figueira-McDonough, J. (1993). Policy practice: The neglected side of social work intervention. Social Work, 38(2), 179–188.
• Jabour, A. (2012). Relationship and leadership: Sophonisba Breckinridge and women in social work [PDF]. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 27(1), 22–37.
• Williams, S. M., & McDermott, K. A. (2014). Social science research and school diversity policy [PDF]. Educational Policy, 28(2), 325–346.
• Toggle Drawer

Explain how social problem analyses helps social workers in policy  creation. Then, reflect on how policies affect your direct service work  with clients in your practicum education placement or employment.  Finally, share what you learned about yourself and your values after  taking this course. Be specific and provide examples.