Provide a brief synopsis of the social problem and policy you identified. Describe the steps of your project: How did your experiences as a social work professional and your own goals for advocacy inform your selection of a social problem? How did your knowledge of, or prior experiences with, the social problem inform your policy analyses? What did you learn through each step, including your selection of a social problem, identification of a policy, proposal for advocacy, and recommendation for a policy alternative? Reflecting on your experience, identify 23 opportunities for growth. What would you do differently based on your recent learnings? For example, you might select a different policy alternative that would be better received by elected officials (or other decision makers in a position of power). Or you might use different strategies when speaking in front of a group to advocate for change. Explain how policy relates to direct practice. Describe how you will apply advocacy skills as a social worker.
