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CheckPoint: Social
Problems
Write three separate paragraphs addressing the following:
Write
definitions for the words problem, policy, and program, within the context of human services. Then, give a brief
example for each definition.
Example:
Problem: a question raised about the quality of life for
large groups of people, which needs a solution
Policy: a plan created to address goals, procedures, and
problems in light of given conditions
Program: a plan including specific actions to reach a
solution to a problem
Make a list of five to seven social problems that
you consider most critical for the United States to address. Write one to two
sentences describing the extent of each social problem.
Locate an agency or organization that addresses one of the
above social problems. You must use this same agency throughout the course, so
select one that is interesting to you and that has enough public information,
online or on site, that you may eventually analyze the entire agency and its
programs. For example, choosing a street-front church that collects and
delivers clothing for the poor will probably not have enough information for
you to analyze. An established nonprofit or government organization, however,
may have sufficient information on its Web site. Provide an overview of the
agency. Include the link if you found it on the Internet.
