Changing Agency Policy: An Incremental Approach - Softcover

Rae, Ann; Nicholas-Wolosuk, Wanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321054911 ISBN 13: 9780321054913

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2002

Synopsis

This book presents an Action-Strategy model of social change that social workers can use to impact the policy process at the agency level to benefit clients. Social workers must learn to advocate changes in policy at the agency level in order to benefit and empower consumers of social services. The Action-Strategy model will be useful for all social workers whether they are intervening at the agency level or at larger social systems such as regional or state levels. Value issues, ethical considerations, and diversity permeate every aspect of policy making, from formulation of the initial idea to implementation of a new policy. This book discusses values and diversity inherent in the agency policy change process, as well as how these relate to professional social work values. Social work professionals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0321054911
• ISBN 13: 9780321054913
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192