Begin creating a program proposal. Provide a statement of the problem you are addressing, and a review of the existing literature related to the problem and program you are designing. The program will be the Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling program for Veterans transitioning from the military back to civilian life. I have copied and pasted a link below about the program to get you started. https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/index.asp Below are the required elements of the Unit 3 Assignment: Abstract:One paragraph summary and overview of the final project-overview (half page) Introduction:Problem Statement Provide a statement of the problem(s) your program is addressing. Define the target population your program will be serving. Explain the related social problem(s), the area of practice/concentration, agency setting, and geographical location-local, state, national, global, virtual (half page) Literature Review:The literature review summarizes current peer-reviewed research on the research problem or topic. It explores the cause, risk factors, background history and theoretical perspectives related to the problem and the proposed program. Part I: The Problem Significant and Relevance: Does the research support the problem statement? Does it confirm, expand or refute your problem statement? Etiology: Causes and risk factors related to the problem. Cultural, Social, Political and Religious Values and Practices Affecting the Problem, including any ethical or legal issues. Social and economic costs to society related to the problem. (One and a half pages) Part II: The Program Provide a background history on the program or if a new program, background history on relevant or similar programs. What programs currently exist? Where are there gaps in the system? How does your program fulfill an unmet need or gap for the target population, in the service delivery system and service area? (One and a half pages.) (This part of the Assignment relates to the Unit 3 Discussion.) The assignment should be a minimum of 4 pages (excluding title and reference page), with at least 4 scholarly academic references in the literature review. Possible references: https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/ethical-standards#clients https://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index Please let me know if there are any questions.
