Advocating for Social Policy

Identify a social issue related to each chosen Grand Challenge (e.g., Strengthening Health Care Systems).

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis of these issues in which you:
Identify which NASW ethical principles and standards from the NASW Code of Ethics apply to social workers when making ethical decisions related to these identified social issues.
Identify which laws and regulations in your state may apply.
Explain how these ethical guidelines and laws pertain to social justice initiatives and social work practice related to these Grand Challenges.
Reflect on the alignment of your own personal values with these Grand Challenges and social issues, and describe how you will maintain professionalism.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment.

12 Grand Challenges below

Individual and family well-being
Ensure healthy development for all youth
Close the health gap
Stop family violence
Advance long and productive lives

Stronger social fabric
Eradicate social isolation
End homelessness
Create social responses to a changing environment
Harness technology for social good

Just society
Promote smart decarceration
Build financial capability for all
Reduce extreme economic inequality
Achieve equal opportunity and justice

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