Studies
Readings
Use your Social Policy and Social Programs text to complete the following:
Read Chapter 3, “The Analysis of Policy Goals and Objectives in Social Programs and Policies,” pages 40–62.
Use the Capella Library to complete the following:
Greener, I., & Greve, B. (2013). Introduction: Evidence and evaluation in social policy. Social Policy & Administration, 47(4), 355–358.
Discussion 1
Goals and Objectives in Policy Development
Explore the similarities and differences between goals and objectives, pointing out at least two similarities and two differences. Your response should include an example of an objective and an example of a goal related to the same program or policy. You can base your post on a federal, state, or agency program. Use this unit’s readings to inform your post and discussion.
Response Guidelines
Respond to one other learner, providing an additional goal and objective for the state program to which they refer in their post.
Make your post by Thursday of this week. Respond to at least one other learner by Sunday.
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
Policy Formulation Process.
Discussion 2
Developing Goals and Objectives
For this discussion, imagine you are a social worker in a facility that provides treatment to substance abusers. How would you incorporate the concepts of social control and empowerment into your objectives?
Response Guidelines
Find a colleague whose objectives differ significantly from yours. Compare and contrast the two sets; what do you foresee as the potential client impact of the differences?
Make your post by Thursday of this week. Respond to at least one other learner by Sunday.
Resources
Discussion Participation Scoring Guide.
Introduction: Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy.
Please use two references for each discussion thanks.